Hanoi, April 23 -- Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Convenience stores, mini supermarket chains and small to medium-sized supermarkets are seeing strong growth amid shifting consumer trends as retailers race to bring shopping closer to home in a rapidly expanding modern retail market. According to market analysis data from VNDIRECT Securities Corporation, economic experts said the retail market has recovered strongly since the COVID-19 pandemic. Notably, the pace of opening new mini supermarkets and convenience stores has accelerated in recent times. There are currently about 7,483 convenience stores and minimarts nationwide, accounting for more than 93% of all modern retail outlets, reflecting the growing popularity of the 'bringing supermarkets closer...