“The end of the sales is the best time”: last days of sales in Alès to rummage around at affordable prices

Les commerçants ont investi les rues afin d’attirer l’œil des passants. Midi Libre – LUCAS MASSOT

Jusqu’au 4 février inclus, les soldes d’hiver entrent dans leur dernière ligne droite. Pour certains passants, une aubaine. Pour certains commerçants, un bilan mitigé.

Final stretch before the end of the winter sales in Alès. Until February 4th inclusive, shopkeepers will take their products out into the streets to catch the eye of passers-by.

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“Everything is even more discounted!”

Some have already rushed into the streets, like Maureen, who admits to taking a little time before going to work: “I have a little time so I came to do some shopping.” The thirty-something executive reveals her tip: “the end of the sales is the best time, everything is even more discounted!” Unfortunately for her, not all the shops were open at eleven o'clock. She, who particularly wanted to find a new pair of shoes, resigned herself: “I'll come back tonight.“

Marjorie went through Sergent Major, the ready-to-wear brand for children: “My little one is at school, explains the mother. I came to see if there were any clothes left in her size, but I'll come back with her this evening.” When asked about the sales period, she admits that she waits for these clearance sale days to be sure to find clothes at very low prices. “At the beginning, we see reductions of 10, 20, 30%. And when the last days arrive, we can go up to 50 or 70%.” Unfortunately for her, there are no such reductions in the store that prepares toddlers. But “it's still a big saving“, confides Marjorie.

A doubtful shopkeeper

For others, the sale is mixed. Laurent Jacques, from the So What store (Men and women) describes a slightly more gloomy atmosphere. “No music in the streets, not enough parking spaces to park.” According to him, it lacked a bit of excitement and hopes that it hasn't “put people off coming to town“. Despite everything, the shopkeeper wants to remain positive. Otherwise, “we're going to end up killing this city center“. He suggests some ideas for the following sales: “ccreate entertainment, make the streets more lively, with music…“