Sundays from noon to 8pm: extended commercial timetables in force in central Barcelona
Shops will be able to open all days from May 15 to September 15, as employees fear being forced to work on Sunday
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Shopping malls reopen, but offsetting losses won’t be easy
One in five stores have closed for good, averaging €12,000 in monthly losses
53 million online purchases every year in Catalonia
With 2.9 home deliveries every second, authorities aim for more local drop-off points to reduce environmental impact
Catalan town makes old shops into museums
The project aims to re-use spaces and revitalize a once-bustling, historical area
Shoppers turn out in force for Black Friday
Many take advantage of the discounts to stock up on Christmas gifts, while small retailers feel “forced” to take part