The Greek Confederation of Commerce and Entrepreneurship’s 2024 Black Friday report shows varied satisfaction among retailers, with 81% participating this year. Over half reported moderate sales satisfaction, while 50% saw sales increases compared to 2022. Despite weather concerns, 90% were…
On Black Friday, November 29, activists from Attac and Extinction Rebellion conducted numerous actions across France to protest against Amazon’s tax evasion practices. The protests, which took place in regions including Île-de-France and Nouvelle-Aquitaine, involved covering Amazon Lockers with messages…
Sotiris Anagnostopoulos, Greece’s Secretary General of Commerce, spoke about the upcoming Christmas basket and Black Friday measures during an interview. He indicated a Christmas basket similar to last year’s will be announced soon, featuring traditional products. He also highlighted an…
The Volos market saw satisfactory movement during Black Friday, as consumers took advantage of offers on everyday products. Apostolos Ontopoulos, president of the Volos Trade Association, noted a cautious increase in shopping activity. He highlighted that the Black Friday phenomenon…
The Black Friday sales event has officially launched the holiday shopping season in Greece, as noted by Vasilis Korkidis, president of the Piraeus Chamber of Commerce. Consumers showed strong interest in electronics, clothing, and cosmetics, with varied discount rates. Major…
The local market in Komotini saw significant activity during the last Black Friday and throughout the second half of November, according to Kiki Konstantinidou, president of the Komotini Trade Association. While this surge boosted sales, it also impacted Christmas shopping….
Greek consumer spending during Black Friday and Cyber Monday is projected to exceed 300 million euros, with an average transaction of around 100 euros. Vasilis Korkidis, President of the Hellenic Chamber of Commerce and Industry, noted that over 80% of…
As Cyber Monday takes off, consumer experts warn shoppers to stay vigilant against impulse purchases and potential scams. While many deals may seem appealing, shopping consultant Sarah Johnson emphasizes the importance of making a list and budget to ensure you…
On the first Sunday of December, stores in Athens opened their doors at 11:00 AM, attracting significant consumer traffic, expected to peak by 6:00 PM. Unlike department stores that will remain open until 8:00 PM, shops offer post-Black Friday discounts….
Over 12 million French shoppers visited shopping centers on the Saturday following Black Friday, marking a near-record turnout for the Christmas shopping season, according to Christophe Noël, general delegate of the Federation of Commerce Actors in Territories. He noted that…
American consumers spent approximately $10.8 billion in online purchases during Black Friday, marking a 10.2% increase from the previous year. Key retailers like Amazon and Walmart saw significant benefits from the surge in online shopping, especially with Walmart investing heavily…
US shoppers spent approximately $10.8 billion online on Black Friday 2023, marking a 10.2% increase from the previous year. E-commerce giants like Amazon and Walmart benefited from the surge, with Walmart enhancing its delivery services. Popular online purchases included beauty…
