South Korean retailers compete with premium, tailored Chuseok gifts

  • South Korean department stores and commerce platforms are competing for Chuseok demand with premium, curated gifts and greater convenience.
  • Shinsegae’s Premium Hanwoo The Signature costs 3.2 million won, while Hyundai prepared a record 120,000 Korean beef sets.
  • Lotte, CJ ONSTYLE and Shinsegae Live Shopping expanded rare-food sourcing, tailored collections, rewards and delivery flexibility despite high inflation.

South Korean retailers are competing for Chuseok, the country’s autumn harvest holiday, with premium products, distinctive sourcing and shopping convenience rather than discounts alone. Lotte Department Store, Shinsegae and Hyundai Department Store are highlighting rare ingredients, luxury food, regional craftworks, chef collaborations and travel experiences. CJ ONSTYLE opened The Master premium food hall, while Shinsegae Live Shopping organized gifts by recipients, tastes, preparation needs and price ranges, including flexible delivery options. The retailers’ strategies reflect more segmented holiday demand and growing consumer attention to origin, production methods, producer expertise, personalization and value.

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