Égypte-actualités

Month-long discounts are bringing a needed boost to Egypt's economy, in particular the clothing, home furnishing and electrical appliance market.

Discounts range between 20% and 70% and primarily affect the price of clothes, electrical appliances and home furnishings, said Raed al-Salmouni, a market controller in Cairo.

Market activity has been "excellent" since the start of the sales and merchants have generally observed government conditions. To date, he said, violations have been "minor": Some shop owners have marked discounted prices in places that are difficult to spot, and others have failed to label items with detailed sizing information, product description or country of origin.

The various chambers of commerce have formed committees to monitor market activity, he said.

Islam al-Ali, who owns a clothing shop in downtown Cairo, welcomed the sales season.

"The markets really needed it, to make up for losses after the recent lull in the market," he said.

Interest in sales this year has been "more than excellent", al-Ali said, noting that customer demand has been greater outside the downtown area, particularly at night, and for women's and children's clothes. (al-Shorfa)

More : http://al-shorfa.com/en_GB/articles/meii/features/2013/02/19/feature-02