Booming Christmas shops: Graz in shopping fever before the festival!

Booming Christmas shops: Graz in shopping fever before the festival!

Graz, Österreich - In Graz, the early snowfall on December 14, 2024 caused a lively shopping season, whereby the Christkindlmarkets were already heavily frequented in the afternoon. People enjoyed hot drinks and sweets, while small groups crowded around the stands. A young man frustrated his friend frustrated: "Now I have already spent 60 euros and not bought a single Christmas present yet." The most popular offers were found in the inner city department store Kastner & Öhler, where the sporty customers especially asked ski boots and winter sports clothing. Compared to the lively city center, many customers with full shopping bags were on the move, which indicates the high shopping frequency in the shops, as vienna.at reported.

upcoming Christmas business promising

Retail in Graz is optimistic about the upcoming Christmas turnover. Gerhard Wohlmuth, sales representative in Styria, reported positive business in the areas of fashion, shoes and sporting goods. "A good frequency and good sales were reported to me," said Wohlmuth. Vouchers were particularly popular on the third shopping weekend, and numerous buyers also found luxury items such as watches and jewelry. Despite the tense economic situation, people seem to be prepared for the holidays.

While Christmas preparations in Graz are in full swing, Easter also announces with high expenses in Styria. The sales figures are impressive, with around three million chocolate buns that are given away in this state alone. Contrary to general purchase of purchase due to increasing living costs, the trade at Easter is still optimistic and expects sales of around 35 million euros. It is significant that 93 percent of the gifts are purchased locally. In comparison, the trade expects a slight minus in the sales compared to the previous year, which does not cloud the anticipation for the upcoming holidays, such as