Monaco, France, Italy: When do the winter sales kick off?
Six weeks of sales are planned in Monaco: from 2 January to 15 February 2024 - © Monaco Tribune
Rue Caroline, Boulevard des Moulins, Fontvieille shopping centre… They have already begun in the Principality’s major shopping areas.
January means The Sales. Many people look forward to them as a chance to update their wardrobe. Lucky for them, the sales kicked off in Monaco on Tuesday 2 January, a few days ahead of France, where they are due to begin a week later, on Wednesday 10 January.
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Speaking to Monaco Info, the Chairman of UCAM (Union of Monegasque Traders and Artisans) took stock of the past year and revealed the challenges facing Monaco’s retail sector in 2024. “The retail sector did well in 2023, it was a very positive year. I’m really pleased. We had a lot of tourists and locals who shopped at home, thanks of course to the Carlo app, which has boosted sales.”
High quality and an exceptional welcome
Alexandre Pasta also points out that Monaco has “a little edge” over France, in that the sales start earlier and end later. You can make the most of the special deals in the Principality’s boutiques until 15 February, whereas the sales end in France on Tuesday 6 February.
“There are people who wait for this period to come round so they can grab a bargain in the Principality, knowing that our retailers sell quality products and that there is always an excellent welcome in our shops. We don’t just have luxury brands in Monaco, but also shoe shops and off-the-peg retailers. They’re all independent and they’re providing some great deals,” says the UCAM Chairman.
If you’re planning a trip to Italy, the sales start this Friday, 5 January 2024, in Liguria. In Ventimiglia, Bordighera and Sanremo, you can bargain hunt for 45 days, until 18 February.