There are currently 388 markets throughout Thanh Hoa province. Two more markets are expected to be operational by the end of 2023, namely Nam Ngan Market (Thanh Hoa Town) and Western Wholesale Market (Dong Son District). ). There are more than 350 markets that meet grocery market standards.

The system of supermarkets and commercial centers in this province has continuously developed and expanded over the past three years. So far, there are 27 supermarkets and two commercial centers in Thanh Hoa, which are recognized according to the standards prescribed by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce. Love. Class III supermarkets account for 60% of this, an increase of 2 supermarkets compared to 2020. In addition, there are more than 140 convenience stores and tens of thousands of retail outlets in the province.

The development of Thanh Hoa province’s commercial infrastructure system by attracting investment enterprises has created a system of distribution and retail stores, such as: Winmart supermarket, MediaMart electronics, mobile world, etc., green electronics and many civilized distribution and retail channels , which many integrate other utilities; or some malls and supermarkets also combine entertainment, catering and shopping services, such as Vincom Plaza, BigC, Co.op Mart Supermarket, Fahasa Bookstore…

At this time, AEON MALL Japan Group plans to invest in AEON MALL Shopping Center project in Thanh Hoa with an estimated total investment capital of about USD 170 million. When the project goes live, Thanh Hoa’s products, especially agricultural products, will have the opportunity to be sold in the world’s leading retail supermarket.

At the same time, local products through Aeon Mall Thanh Hoa with the investment of Aeon Mall will open the door to Japan market and other countries. Therefore, this is a strategic collaboration between Thanh Hoa and Japanese partners, connecting to the large but demanding market of your country.

In addition to the system of supermarkets and convenience stores, the traditional market system of Thanh Hoa has also been invested and further developed in the direction of socialization in the last three years. So far, in Thanh Hoa Province, there are more than 140 markets that have completed the transformation of management, business and exploitation models, nearly 240 markets have declared their compliance with food business market standards, and are leading the transformation and construction in the country of markets. Standard, grocery store. It is estimated that the total capital of market investment projects approved for investment policy in the form of socialization will reach VND 1,500 billion.

With the rapid growth in the number and scale of operations of convenience stores, a system of buffet shops, supermarkets and traditional markets has helped promote the consumption of domestically produced goods and services outside Thanh Hoa Province, increasing the overall retail sales of goods and Revenue from local services that help meet people’s production and consumption needs. In the first five months of 2023, Thanh Hoa province’s retail sales were estimated at nearly VND 53,700 billion, up more than 12% from the same period last year.

The infrastructure for petroleum and liquid gas in Thanh Hoa province has been progressively completed in recent years. So far, the whole province of Thanh Hoa has 6 gasoline and oil depots with a total capacity of 212,250 m3, 576 gas stations, 15 tank trucks, about 1,000 gasoline and gas trading establishments and 8 gas stations. It is liquid gas active. The gas station system in Thanh Hoa has grown rapidly compared to 2020 with around 60 more branches and wide distribution along the roads, helping to ensure stable fuel supply and good for the life, activities, production and business throughout the province to render services.

However, reality shows that shopping malls, supermarkets and convenience stores are unevenly distributed in Thanh Hoa and are mainly concentrated in cities and towns. Many markets have not yet created incentives for small traders to do business and trade once they are operational.

Aiming at modern commercial development, departments, agencies and local authorities in Thanh Hoa continue to implement solutions and plans to develop commercial infrastructure in the region towards modern trade. Synchronous, modern, harmonious combination between traditional commerce and e-commerce; Ensuring compliance with the level of market development in each locality and region.

Thanh Hoa has also developed and implemented numerous policies to support commercial enterprises in their business activities, effectively implemented commercial development policies, and paid attention to the development of commercial infrastructure in the regions. rural and mountainous areas, in order to develop the economy and improve people’s lives, we are striving to achieve the goal of growing the total retail sales of goods and services of Thanh Hoa by 17.6% per year in 2021-2025 increase and reach 265 trillion by 2025.