Quebec retailers see slower sales, changed customer behaviour since reopening GlobeBusiness
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Dussault, who has been in the business for 30 years, says he’s heavily dependent on tourists who visit the scenic region north of Montreal. In the absence of office workers and downtown foot traffic, “most people come because they need something,” and some buy several items, says Pare Gosselin, whose store features fashion by Quebec and Canadian designers.Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press
He says most retailers are experiencing only 30 to 50 per cent of their normal customer traffic, but sales per customer are generally higher because “everyone who comes, comes to buy,” he said in a phone interview.
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