The republican promotions Republic Day and Bereke Fest, timed to coincide with Republic Day, are ongoing. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Sputnik Kazakhstan.
From October 17 to 27, shopping centers and retail chains across all regions of the country are offering discounts on food and non-food products. According to regional data, seasonal clothing and footwear, food products, household chemicals, children's goods and household appliances are in high demand.
In total, 649 retail outlets have joined the festive promotions. Of these, 232 are participating in Republic Day and 417 in Bereke Fest. The size of the discount depends on the retail outlet and product category. In some stores, discounts reach 50%.
Seasonal clothing and footwear in demand
According to regional data, during the promotions shoppers show particular interest in autumn-winter clothing. Among the in-demand goods are transitional jackets, coats, jeans, sweaters, tracksuits and footwear.
For example, in Almaty, transitional jackets are offered at 25,990 tenge instead of 39,990 tenge, jeans at 13,990 tenge instead of 19,990 tenge, and children's tracksuits at 13,740 tenge instead of 24,990 tenge.
In Astana, discounts of up to 40% are available on children's jackets, 40% on perfumery, and up to 50% on certain models of footwear. In Kostanay region, discounts of up to 50% apply to some models of children's jackets and overalls, as well as perfumery.
Shopping centers in Atyrau region are offering discounts from 10% to 50% on clothing, footwear and accessories. According to retail outlets in Shymkent, compared to last month, clothing sales increased by 18%, footwear by 16%, and accessories by 15%.
Food products and everyday goods
Under the Bereke Fest promotion, shoppers are actively purchasing food and household goods. According to regional data, among food products, sunflower oil, flour, sugar, cereals, dairy products and eggs are in high demand.
According to supermarkets in Ulytau region, sales volume increased by 20% during the promotion. In Almaty region, the Magnum, Small and Toimart retail chains are offering discounts on dairy products, pasta, sunflower oil, confectionery and other goods. According to regional data, the average turnover of participating retail outlets increased by 20–25%.
In Pavlodar region, sunflower oil, sugar, flour, eggs, rice and buckwheat are listed among the in-demand food products. Discounts on food products reach 50%.
Demand for household goods and children's products also high
Along with food, shoppers are also purchasing household chemicals, personal hygiene products and children's goods. In Astana, discounts of up to 45% are available on certain types of laundry detergent.