Was opening the shops in Geneva on the Sunday before Christmas a success or not? There’s a split of opinion.
According to the unions, who fought the decision, claim customer traffic was "average" to "very low," especially in the food sector.
They argue the expected surge in shoppers simply didn’t materialize.
But the National Retail Federation say the extended shopping hours were a success, with some store owners reporting positive feedback.
Despite a slight dip in food sales compared to last year, shopping centers like Balexert saw consistent foot traffic.
Geneva retailers say they’ll release more detailed figures later.
As the debate continues, unions maintain that the push for Sunday shopping is more about undermining labor protections than meeting consumer demand.
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