Fashion sector struggles to adjust to life under coronavirus
Some stores in Europe begin to reopen with safety protocols, but textile sector expects to lose 37% of annual turnover due to health crisis
April 25, 2020 10:57 AM
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Farmers' markets begin to reopen with Covid-19 safety measures
Mercabarna food wholesalers to carry out 9,000 antibody tests
April 24, 2020 04:43 PM
Half a million roses sold for Sant Jordi despite health crisis
Booksellers report fewer sales compared to a normal April 23, but look forward to alternative July 23 festivities
April 24, 2020 11:49 AM
Automakers Seat and Nissan prepare to resume production
Catalan vehicle manufacturer to return on Monday with much reduced workforce, while workers at Japanese firm have called a strike
April 22, 2020 06:19 PM
Exports rose in February by 2.1%, before Covid-19 crisis
International sales in Catalonia account for 24.9% of Spain's total
April 21, 2020 11:31 AM
Visits by foreign tourists down two thirds in March due to Covid-19
25% fewer visitors from abroad in first quarter of 2020
April 20, 2020 05:20 PM
Retail sector losing over €500m a week due to coronavirus shutdown
Catalan business minister calls for more help for stores, 60% of which have had to close because of health crisis
April 16, 2020 06:58 PM
‘Covid-19 free’ certifications planned by tourism agency
Catalan tourism board director believes association with Spain is damaging for handling of coronavirus crisis
April 16, 2020 06:14 PM
Barcelona to host Mobile World Congress until 2024
One year extension is compensation for the cancelation of this year's edition due to coronavirus
April 15, 2020 08:25 PM
Temporary layoffs, long-term unemployment, falling GDP: economic impact of Covid-19
The coronavirus hit is being felt beyond the health services, with the economy hugely affected and many without work
April 15, 2020 02:28 PM
Disabled workers cooperative in Igualada reopens to make hand sanitizer
Company in central Catalonia had presented a temporary layoff scheme affecting 328 people
April 10, 2020 02:18 PM
Barcelona Airport passenger numbers for March down 64.3% on last year
Number of flights fell 46.7% to 13,846 as a result of the coronavirus crisis and state of alarm
April 9, 2020 04:14 PM
Flour sales quadruple during third week of lockdown
Sales of fresh goods are up 29% after previous fortnight saw more sales of "stock" goods like rice and pasta
April 8, 2020 05:44 PM
Companies transforming production to tackle ventilator shortage in hospitals
Some firms not fabricating their usual products are doing their part in facing the coronavirus crisis
April 7, 2020 07:32 PM
Adventure sports sector to lose 50% of annual turnover this spring
Health crisis has hit firms in Catalan Pyrenees hard, threatening 2,000 jobs and making recovering winter investment difficult
April 6, 2020 12:08 PM
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