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Store owners in Chaguanas are reporting the worst they have ever experienced for Christmas sales - mere days before the 25th. Many stores are said to be practically begging customers to buy something instead of just browsing. Even though the Chaguanas Main Road can be seen buzzing with people and there is a lot of vehicular traffic, it seems many people were not buying, but rather browsing around. Many owners said it was the first time they had to beg customers to buy items. Kazim Ali, a worker for over ten (10) years at Amaaz Variety Store told Newsday, “I am still in shock. We expected sales to be slow but definitely not this slow. During this time, most of the items would be sold out. Now there are few people coming into the stores. They are only buying items they need.“ Nirmala Boodram, Manager at nearby Jankie’s Jewelry, was hoping for a last-minute miracle, noting on Tuesday (22nd December 2020) that sales were nothing compared to last year and previous years. “People are coming in one by one and some with families. A lot of people are asking for discounts as well. I mean it may sound like a miracle at this point, but many customers like the last-minute rush. So we are hoping by tomorrow sales may pick up.” Linda Anmolsingh, Supervisor at Shoppers Freezone, also noted that sales were slow, adding, “Due to the state of the economy and the Pandemic, we know that a lot of people lost their jobs so not many people are buying.” Hopefully the power of “last-minute Trini shopping” kicks in soon to help these businesses for Christmas, before it is too late. [Source]
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