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Less than two weeks before Christmas, there was no hustle and bustle at the main shopping centre—High Street, San Fernando, yesterday—causing concern among some business owners.
Shop owners say they have reduced prices to attract bargain-hunting customers, noting that shoppers are looking for deals more than ever this season.
Despite the slow sales, Kiran Singh, president of the Greater San Fernando Area Chamber of Commerce, said the pattern appeared to be normal. “High Street traditionally sees last-minute shoppers,” Singh said. “We expect sales to pick up closer to Christmas.”
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