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Across the board retail sales are registering new record lows in Greece according to the latest data released by the retail commerce sector. According to the data ekathimerini.com recently published, everything from electronic stores to clothing stores are struggling to make...

The 10-day mid-season autumn sales period started on Saturday, November 1, amid mixed reactions. The Greek Federation of Private Employees has called a nationwide strike on Sunday, November 2, against the opening of stores on Sundays. On Monday, Deputy Development Minister...

Sales of tablets, printers, washing machines and other home appliances are once again starting to increase in Greece, for the first time since the beginning of the Greek economic crisis. Sales in technology consumer products rebounded during the second quarter...

Retail sales were lower during the second week of the summer discount season compared to the first week, according to a Greek commerce confederation (ESEE) survey. ESEE said that 29 percent of merchants that participated in the survey were not...

Main opposition party SYRIZA lashed out at the government regarding the opening of shops on Sundays. SYRIZA issued a statement accusing the government that it serves the interests of large shopping malls. “The government, ignoring the rights of employees and...

The optional Sunday opening of the shops due to the newly established mid-season sales, held from May 2 until May 10, has caused tension among retail workers and the Greek government. According to the announcement of the Athens Traders Association,...

Winter sales in Greece, which begin on Monday and will last until February 28, are expected to give a boost to the hard pressed retail sector. The National Confederation of Hellenic Commerce (ESEE), estimates that turnover during this period will be...