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Winter sales

Sales Begin Amid Hopes for Higher Consumer Spending

The annual winter sales period for shops across Greece is expected to start this year on Monday, January 14, 2019. The special sales will run until Thursday, February 28, 2019, according to an official announcement issued on Monday by the Athens...

Greek Winter Sales from January 8 to February 28

The winter sales in Greece will begin on January 8 and last until February 28, with shops staying open on January 14; the first Sunday of the sales period. According to an announcement by the Thessaloniki Merchants' Association, the...

Why Did Winter Sales Flop this Season?

If you didn't go out and shop until you drop over the past months' winter sales, you are not alone. According to the Athens Traders Association, sales for the winter clearance were lower than expected this season. The reasoning behind...

Winter Sales Start on January 9 in Athens and Thessaloniki

Winter sales will kick off in Athens and Thessaloniki on Monday, January 9, the two cities' Chambers of Commerce said on Tuesday, adding that shop owners may also choose to open on the following Sunday, January 15. For stores that will...

Same Old for Greek Market, Even On Sundays

Stores in various Greek cities opened once more on Sunday, January 19, as part of a new initiative for businesses in the private sector. Although it was the first weekend of the sales period, there didn't seem to be...

Winter Sales Turnover Expected Down by 10%

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...