Why Christmas business is going so badly this year:
According to the Retail Association, Christmas business in the Palatinate region is going worse than hoped ...
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Challenging Holiday Sales in Rhineland-Palatinate 2025Retailers in Rhineland-Palatinate face revenue drops up to 30% compared to 2024 during the Christmas season.
- The Southwest Retail Association reports that this year’s Christmas sales performed worse than last year, with declines reaching up to 30 percent.
- Visitors at Christmas markets in Speyer and Mainz showed varied buying habits, with many spending less or watching prices closely.
- Inflation and uncertain financial situations are cited as key reasons for reduced consumer spending.
- Speyer promoted local retailers through a daily Advent calendar offering vouchers from participating merchants.
Actually, I'm an in-person shopper, but online is often cheaper. I find that a bit sad.— Isabelle, a visitor to the Christmas market, shares her thoughts on the price differences between online and in-person shopping.
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