On June 1St, Shopping Malls Scramble To Promote Sales, But Children'S Clothes Worth 100 Yuan Are Hard To Find

With the June 1st Children's Day approaching, businesses have started a promotion war. Yesterday, the reporter visited many shopping malls and bookstores in the city and found that, Children's clothing , toys, books, etc. have started to promote sales, but the price of children's clothing and toys is still not low, and it is almost impossible to find those less than 100 yuan. The reporter learned from the Chaotianmen market that the retail price and wholesale price of children's toys have increased this year compared with the same period last year.

　 The shopping malls have started to promote

Yesterday, the reporter saw in Jiangbei New Century, Chongbai and other shopping malls Children's clothing Toy products sales area, "60% in 200 provinces", "70% off sales" and other brands can be seen everywhere, and some children's clothing discounts even reach the level of "100% in 200 provinces".

A children's wear salesperson in New Century said that the Children's Day promotion lasted for one week, from the 25th to June 1st, but since last week, parents' purchase enthusiasm has increased significantly.

The reporter found that despite the promotion brand, the price of children's products is still high. majority Brand children's clothing The price is between 300 and 600 yuan, and children's clothes within 100 yuan are hard to find. In the toy sales area, except for a few small toys, most sets of toys cost more than 200 yuan, and the price of imported toys is higher, with individual toy sets up to more than 1000 yuan.

Later, the reporter learned in the Chaotianmen market that the retail price and wholesale price of children's toys have increased compared with the same period last year. The salesperson of Sixi People Toys Wholesale Center told the reporter that the retail price of toys rose by 5~20 yuan over last year, and the wholesale price rose by about 3% as a whole due to the rising labor and transportation costs.

　 Zero batch of educational products

The reporter learned in the interview that educational toys and books are particularly popular.

In Chaotianmen Small Commodities Children's Toys Wholesale Market, educational toys that combine hands and brains have become the new favorite of parents. "When you spend money, you should always buy something useful and hope it will help your children," Ms. Wang, who is shopping for educational toys here, told reporters.

"This box of toys is worth more than 2000 yuan. These are all wholesale in the morning, and several educational toys have been sold out of stock." Miss Li, a salesperson at the Growth Cradle Toy Store, said pointing to the five cartons packed. In the Sixi People Educational Toys Wholesale Center, the salesperson said that in the recent week, the average daily wholesale volume was about 200, and the retail sales also increased significantly than usual.

In Jiefangbei Boutique Bookstore, the reporter saw that the discount of books was not as big as that of children's clothes and toys, but it still attracted many parents. Bookstore staff told reporters: "Among children's books, enlightenment and educational books are the best sellers."

　 Some toys have no 3C certification mark

It is understood that the Certification and Accreditation Administration of the People's Republic of China (CNCA) has required that since January 1, 2011, new 3C certification (mandatory product certification system) rules should be implemented for baby strollers, toys, metal toys, exploration toys and dolls, requiring toys to have obvious 3C certification marks. But the reporter saw in Chaotianmen market that some toys did not have 3C certification mark, and some salesmen and parents also had a vague concept of 3C certification.

"I have seen TV exposure of problem toys, but everyone is buying them, shouldn't it be a problem?" Mr. Zhang, who selects toys in the New Chongqing Small Commodities Wholesale Market, said that it is difficult to confirm whether toys are harmful to children. He had concerns, but children can't do without toys, so he would choose some familiar brands and be cautious about toys with peculiar smell.

In addition, the reporter learned that none of the toy products sold have "three guarantees" service. "If you have a good view, you can buy it. How can you buy this" three guarantees "?" said a salesperson.

Yesterday, the staff of the Municipal Bureau of Quality Supervision told reporters that a qualified toy for children should not only have a 3C certification mark on its outer package, but also indicate the information of the manufacturer, instructions for use and precautions of the toy. Consumers can log into the 3C certification query system of the CNCA according to the factory name, address and other information on the toy products to check the authenticity of the 3C certification certificate and logo, and then purchase after confirmation. In addition, consumers should try their best to buy toys in formal places such as supermarkets and stores to ensure the quality and safety of products.