Retailers across the island say sales were low over the recent Christmas season compared to previous years. Though stores ramped up sales promotions and offered discounts during the holiday period, inflation and the fact that Christmas Eve (traditionally the day with the highest consumer traffic) fell on a Sunday were cited among the reasons for the poor sales. Anthony Pearson, principal of Lloyd’s Department Store in Montego Bay, St James.
Online shopping is growing locally but the majority of Jamaican consumers still prefer the tactile experiences offered by brick-and-mortar stores, according to retailers.
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Jamaican retailers heading into the year’s busiest shopping period are cautiously optimistic that sales will improve over the holiday season despite rising cost of living pressures and other challenge.
Bacchanal Jamaica and Xodus Carnival created history on Sunday with their first joint road march celebration.
Co- director of Bacchanal Jamaica Michael Ammar Jr was beaming with pride at the seam.