A survey by the Piraeus Chamber of Commerce shows that most businesses saw lower or unchanged turnover during the early summer sales period, citing reduced consumer purchasing power as the main challenge.
Sunday shopping is underway across Greece as summer sales continue, with stores welcoming bargain hunters and retailers hoping for a strong boost in sales.
Retailers will also have the option to open on the first Sunday of the sales season, July 19, with recommended operating hours between 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Nationwide survey finds that rising costs, shrinking incomes, and weak demand are weighing on Greek market performance.
Retailers have the option to open their stores on the first Sunday of the sales period, which this year falls on July 20.
Retailers in Greece gear up for a sales surge as shoppers hope to find bargains ahead of the summer holiday season.