The winter sales period in Andalucia ends on Wednesday and the figures, although showing an increase of 5% over last year, are less than had been expected.
Expected winter sales spending
According to a survey by FUCI (Federación de Usuarios-Consumidores Independientes), Andalucians are expected to spend €85 during the winter sales which start on January 7th 2011.
Sales start today in Andalucía
The winter sales officually start tomorrow in Madrid, Andalucía, Extremadura and Murcia, with discounts of up to 70% expected. The normal start date is January 7th, but this has been brought forward in an attempt by businesses to salvage something in the wake of the economic crisis. Many people have delayed buying presents for Three Kings until after the sales …