There is an average loss of 40% compared to last year at mid-term.
The health crisis we are going through affects almost all sectors of the economy and aid measures are not always enough to keep the ship afloat for many independents, even larger companies.
In addition to the financial aid offered to the retail sector, the authorities had decided to move the summer sales to August, exceptionally. Despite this, the situation is very gloomy in the shopping streets and shopping centers. “ NWe were hoping for a catch-up after the two months of closure and a timid recovery in May, June and July where we observed 80% less attendance than normal, indicates Thierry Evens, spokesperson for UCM. But it is clear that it is not taking place for the moment. There was no rush to stores on the first weekend of the sales and the trend has continued since then. “
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