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Article: SALES AT SHOPPING CENTRES GROW 3.5%
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- Info-Prod Research (Middle East)
- Article date:
- December 28, 2008
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According to ANBA: Sales in shopping centres posted real growth
(discounting inflation) of 3.5% in the Christmas period, according
to figures disclosed by the Brazilian Association of Retailers
(Alshop). From January to December sales grew 3.5%. Among the
sectors with the best performance in Christmas sales are perfumery
and cosmetics (9%), glasses and accessories (14%), garments and
shoes (4%), household appliances (3%) and books, DVDs and CDs (5%).
The toy and bag, case, and travel bags and equipment presented
reductions of 5% and 4%, respectively. According to sector figures,
in 2008, 21 shopping centres were inaugurated, allowing for 4,647
new shops, generating 46,500 jobs. In all, ...