Retailers feel import-cost pressure
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August 29, 2026
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scalating freight, customs clearance and operating costs are forcing Bridgetown retailers to raise prices, as families prepare for the new school year and demand grows for back-to-school assistance, Barbados TODAY has learned.
The retailers continue to grapple with the cost of importing merchandise while trying to remain competitive and keep prices affordable for consumers during difficult economic times.
With the school year due to begin in two weeks, charities report that more people are seeking financial assistance to buy essential back-to-school items.
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