The Tribune

By NATARIO McKENZIE

Tribune Business Reporter

nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net

Bahamian retailers yesterday said sales for the Christmas holiday shopping period appear to be ramping, with business expected to peak neari the end of the week.

“I would say that we have our usual influx of customers,” said Charmaine Daley, manager at the Johns Shoes and Accessories store on Carmichael Road. 

“It hasn’t really slowed down for us as yet. It’s been steady. We’re anticipating business to pick up in the next couple of days, heading into the weekend. Probably by Thursday things will really pick up.”

Indira Collie, BTC’s spokesperson, said business for the quad-play provider was “going quite well” this holiday period.

Jason Watson, Automotive Industrial Distributors’ (AID) vice-president of operations, told Tribune Business: “So far, sales are significantly better than last December for all categories.” Apart from automotive and outdoor power equipment, the company also sells housewares.

Another retailer told Tribune Business: “Business has been steady; not great but it’s been steady. I hope we will get more business as the week goes on.

“There are some people who like to wait last minute or need to pick-up an extra something, so I hope we get a bit more business. All things considered, I guess we’re doing OK; a bit better than last year I think.”