Best Convenience Store & Supermarket Chains in Vietnam

Convenience Stores and Supermarket (Cửa Hàng Tiện Lợi & Siêu Thị in Vietnamese) are places that provide a variety of goods, services, meeting most of the needs of customers when traveling to Vietnam. The convenience of these mini mart stores and supermarket is shown in the location, opening/closing time of the store, and services suitable to the target customers. The following is the list of  Best Convenience Store, Grocery Shops and Supermarket Chains in Tourist Cities of Vietnam: Hanoi, Sapa, Halong Bay, Phong Nha, Hue, Danang, Hoi An, Nha Trang, Mui Ne, Da Lat, Saigon/Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong Delta.

1. Winmart & Winmart + (Former VinMart & VinMart+):

Started by Vincomerce of VinGroup, opened on November 20, 2014. But the chain of convenience stores & supermarket system was transfered to Masan Group. This is a chain of stores that are in the top 2 retailers most interested by users and top 4 on the ranking of 10 prestigious retailers in 2017.

In October 2018, VinGroup bought from a chain of 23 Fivimart supermarkets, a brand that has more than 10 years operating in the market, and merged with WinMart. After the merger, the number of Vin supermarkets is more than 100, along with more than 1,400 WinMart convenience stores. The boss “nothing but money” is currently leading in the number of stores in Vietnam, they are even walking distance from each others and near me.

• Website: https://vinmart.com.
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sieuthivinmart.

2. Circle K (Convenience Store Chain open 24/7):

Circle K Vietnam is open 24 hours a day and 365 days a year with many genuine products, good quality, affordable prices, and many convenient services such as bill payment, phone scratch cards.

“Special attraction”: The diverse, fast, delicious and nutritious food service has really helped the Circle K brand enter the hearts of consumers.

Circle K's commitment: providing customers with a service model with 4F criteria (Fresh - fresh; Friendly - friendly, Fast - fast and Full - complete).

• RED ROUND COMPANY LIMITED
  • 25 Ton Dan, Ward 13, District 4, City. Ho Chi Minh City
  • Tel: +84 8 3940 8345
  • Fax: +84 8 3940 4230
  • Email: info@circlek.com.vn
• OFFICE IN HANOI
  • No. 8, Phan Van Truong, Dich Vong ward, Cau Giay district, Hanoi
  • Tel: 04 36815666
  • Email: info@circlek.com.vn

3. 7-Eleven (Convenience Store Chain open 24/7):

7-Eleven (Seven-Eleven or 7-11) is an international chain of convenience stores. 7-Eleven inherently operates in the form of business franchising, is the largest operator, transferor, and licensee of convenience stores in the world with more than 50,000 agents, exceeding the holdings of fast food restaurant chains. This record was previously set by McDonald's with approximately 1,000 stores as of 2007. The brand's parent company is Seven & I Holdings Co. The brand is present in 16 countries, with its largest markets being Japan (15,000), the United States (8,200), Thailand (6,800), Indonesia, Canada, the Philippines, South Korea and Malaysia.

7-Eleven Japan operates 7-Eleven franchises globally and it is headquartered in Tokyo. 7-Eleven USA is headquartered at the One Arts Plaza building in Downtown Dallas, Texas. On June 15, 2017, this chain of stores officially opened its first store in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

• Website: https://www.7-eleven.vn.

4. AEON Mall Vietnam – A Large Supermarket in Vietnam:

AEON is a well-known Japanese retail group with a strong presence in many countries worldwide. The company has set its sights on Vietnam’s potential market and has been investing in the country since 2009 when it established a Representative Office. On October 7, 2011, AEON Vietnam Co., Ltd. was officially established with the approval of the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City. The company’s investment focuses on construction, organization, management, and business operations, with a primary focus on Trade Centers, General Department Stores, and Modern Supermarkets. Additionally, AEON is involved in other activities such as import-export, trade, and research. Despite only entering the Vietnamese market in 2014 with two branches in Ho Chi Minh City and Binh Duong, the company’s stores exude the professionalism and class synonymous with Japanese brands.

• Location of AEON supermarkets in Vietnam:
  • AEON Mall Tan Phu Celadon, 30 Bo Bao Tan Thang, Son Ky Ward, Tan Phu District, Ho Chi Minh City, opened in January 2014.
  • AEON Mall Binh Tan, 1 Street No. 17A, Binh Tri Dong B, Binh Tan District, Ho Chi Minh City, opened in January 2014.
  • AEON Mall Binh Duong Canary, 1 Binh Duong Highway, Khu Phố Bình Giao, P, Thuận An,Tinh Binh Duong, opened in October 2014.
  • AEON Mall Long Bien, 3rd floor, East Office, 27 Co Linh Street, Long Bien Ward, Hanoi, opened in September 2015.
• Website: http://aeon.com.vn
• Working hours: Monday – Friday: 8:30 – 17:30
• Phone: (028) 6288 7711 (028) 6269 2012
• Email: contact@aeon.com.vn

5. Lotte Mart Vietnam – Favorite supermarket in Vietnam:

Lotte Mart Vietnam is a subsidiary of LOTTE Shopping Center Co., Ltd., which belongs to the Korean LOTTE Group. With 265 modern shopping centers in four Asian countries, including Korea, China, Indonesia, and Vietnam, LOTTE Mart caters to the shopping tastes and needs of consumers. In Vietnam, LOTTE Mart has opened 8 shopping malls in major cities such as Ho Chi Minh City, Binh Duong, Dong Nai, Vung Tau, Can Tho, Da Nang, Phu Tho, and Hanoi. The company’s goal for 2020 is to open 60 more stores throughout the provinces of Vietnam.

• Website: http://www.lottemart.com.vn
• Location of Lotte Mart markets in Vietnam: http://lottemart.com.vn/he-thong
• Head office: 469 Nguyen Huu Tho, Tan Hung Ward, District 7, City. Ho Chi Minh
• Phone: (028) 3775 3232 – Fax: (028) 3775 1575
• Email: info@lotte.vn

6. Co-op Mart – Top 2 of Vietnam’s most popular supermarkets:

This is the most popular supermarket chain in the South of Vietnam. They have a wide range of their own goods that are cheap and of high quality. The clothes and shoe section of the co-op is very good and although not extremely cheap is very hard to wear and very good value for money. They also have a good section of underwear in larger sizes, which is very useful for the larger Western physique.

The shops themselves tend to be a little chaotically laid out and seem to be permanently busy, but since there are always a lot of checkouts, the queues rapidly disperse. Prices in the frozen area are grouped together rather than individually, making it quite difficult to work out exact costs, although, with perseverance, the prices can be worked out.

The co-op has a very good loyalty membership scheme – again, very easily joined at the information desk. In addition to the point scheme, they often have membership special offers at weekends where if you purchase items over a certain amount e.g. 200,000 VND then you are eligible to purchase one of the special offer items for a nominal fee e.g. a bottle of oil for 4,000 VND, etc.

• Website: http://www.co-opmart.com.vn
• Head office
  • Location: 199-205 Nguyen Thai Hoc, Pham Ngu Lao Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
  • Phone: (028) 38.360.143 – Fax: (028) 38.370.560
  • General line: 1900555568
• Locations of Co.opmart supermarkets in Vietnam: http://www.coopmart.com.vn/lienhe/hethongcoopmart.aspx

7. MM Mega Market Viet Nam – Supermarket Chain in Vietnam:

This is perhaps the cheapest Vietnam supermarket chain. It is geared towards wholesale and it offers a membership scheme only for companies. The layout of this supermarket is more basic than the others, although it still has nice wide aisles and items well labeled and organized. They have a lot of their own products, which offer even more value for money.

Note that this supermarket does not give free plastic bags (as with all of the other supermarkets) – they do however offer free boxes and a free area with sticky tape or you can purchase one of their reusable bags.

• Website: https://online.mmvietnam.com
• Locations of Mega Markets in Vietnam
• https://online.mmvietnam.com/he-thong-trung-tam
• Hotline: 1800 799 998

8. Go Vietnam (Formerly Big C Vietnam) – Top 1 Supermarkets:

Go Supermarket is a retail supermarket chain in Vietnam operating under the “Trade Center” or “Big Supermarket” model. The parent company of Go Supermarket is the Casino Group of France, which is one of the world’s leading retail groups with over 307,000 employees in more than 12,000 branches across various countries including Vietnam, Thailand, Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil, Columbia, France, Madagascar, and Mauritius.

At Go Supermarket shopping malls and supermarkets, the majority of the space is dedicated to consumer goods and food with high quality and affordable prices. The products traded at these stores can be divided into five main categories: fresh foods (meat, seafood, fruits and vegetables, processed foods, frozen foods, dairy foods, and bread), dried foods (condiments, soft drinks, alcohol, snacks, chemicals, cosmetics, pet food, and accessories), apparel and accessories (men’s, women’s, children’s, and infant’s fashion, shoes, and bags), electrical appliances (kitchen appliances, home entertainment equipment, computers, and informatics equipment), and interior decoration items (furniture, kitchen utensils, plastic goods, home appliances, decorative items, upgrades, maintenance and repair, mobile accessories, motorcycles, sports equipment, and toys). You can also order via phone or online and get free delivery.

This is a very popular Vietnam supermarket chain and it can get incredibly busy at weekends and peak times. It offers very good value for money and has a range of its own products.

• Common question:
  • Switchboard: 1800 555 555.
  • Order: 1900 1880.
  • Email: crv.dvkh@vn.centralretail.com.
• Channels reflect violations of business ethics:
• Hotline: 18001713.
• E-mail box: crv.whistleblower@vn.centralretail.com.
• Address: No. 163, Phan Dang Luu Street, Ward 01, Phu Nhuan District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
• Phone: (84-08) 3995 8368.
• Fax: (84-08) 3995 8423.
• Business code: 0105696842, registration to change on July 14, 2017.

9. Emart Vietnam – Korean Supermarket in Vietnam:

As the leading retail supermarket chain in South Korea, Emart is an essential part of the Shinsegae Group – a top conglomerate in South Korea with diverse business formats such as Starbucks Korea, Shinsegae department stores, and Premium Outlet systems. Emart Vietnam began operating in South Korea in 1993 and acquired Walmart Korea in 2006. Currently, Emart is a global retail company with over 160 stores operating in South Korea, as well as branch offices in the United States, Japan, and Vietnam.

Emart offers a modern shopping environment with clean and spacious product display areas, covering an average area of around 11,900 square meters (with a building area of 19,700 square meters). It specializes in providing the highest quality products at the best prices. In addition to the retail area, the hypermarket also integrates many other utilities such as entertainment areas for children, restaurants, healthcare services, and attractive services that are only available at Emart, making it a one-stop destination for all shopping needs. Emart has made its debut in Vietnam with its first store, bringing a new shopping experience to the local market.

• Website: https://www.emart.com.vn
• Location: 366 Phan Van Tri, Go Vap, HCM.

10. Saigon Supermarket (Satra Mart) Vietnam:

SatraMart, also known as Saigon Supermarket, is a Vietnamese supermarket chain that was established in 2001 in District 10, Ho Chi Minh City. The total area of the store is up to 7,500m2 and it offers a wide variety of products, with over 30,000 items in four main categories: Cosmetic Chemistry, Household Appliances, Food, and Garment. Additionally, a part of the store’s area is designated for catering services, electronics, footwear, and more, making it an ideal shopping destination for consumers.

• Address: 460, 3/2 Street, Ward 12, District 10, HCM City.
• Phone: (+ 84-28) 38 629 629.
• Email: info@sieuthisaigon.com.vn.
• Website: http://www.sieuthisaigon.com.vn

In most of convenience stores and all of supermarkets, payment can be by cash or by credit card, with many supermarkets having ATMs at their entrance. Although supermarket shopping can be daunting in a new country, it is an experience. Experiment each time you go, buying one new product you are unsure of, and over time, you will gain confidence and experience to grab your trolley and head off with enthusiasm and ease.

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