LAST-MINUTE CHRISTMAS SHOPPING
Meanwhile, traditional retail gifting still sees a strong revival, especially among last-minute shoppers.
Retailers told CNA that there is a greater willingness to spend this festive season, with some shops recording more than a 10 per cent increase in sales year-on-year.
At gourmet date retailer Bateel, sales this festive season are up by about 30 per cent compared to the previous month.
The firm’s senior sales associate Seha Amin said: “We have more corporate orders. We have a few companies that come and order with us (and) we will prepare the gifts for them.”
