Mary’s Day – You can shop here on December 8

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You can shop again on December 8 – albeit with restrictions. Many shops are open on St. Mary’s Day. However, those who go to the supermarket and the drugstore can find themselves in front of closed doors. Because here the majority remains closed.

“The holiday on December 8 is traditionally a strong shopping day in the Christmas business. It is not for nothing that it is also called the ‘fifth shopping Saturday’”, emphasizes Margarete Gumprecht, head of the trade department of the Vienna Chamber of Commerce.

Most Viennese dealers are open
The vast majority of Viennese dealers will take advantage of the ability to unlock, it said. This was the result of a broadcast from the room.

Individual company decision
The fact that December 8 is a Thursday this year makes industry representatives happy. “The traditionally strong third shopping weekend is optimal this year and attracts many visitors to Vienna for a long weekend,” says Gumprecht. Whether a store opens on St. Mary’s Day depends on many factors, she stressed: “Of course there are additional costs for staff, but at the same time revenue is generated.” It is a decision of the individual company whether to open the store. or not.

Lidl and the Rewe Group usually do too
Most grocers and drugstores have waived this this year. The Rewe Group has announced that branches of Billa, Billa Plus, Penny and Bipa will remain closed nationwide if they are not establishments with an operating obligation. There is such a thing in shopping malls or at train stations. The discounters Hofer and Lidl have already announced that they will close all branches in Austria on December 8.

Spar goes in a different direction
Drugstore chain dm also does not open most branches. Spar chooses a different path. In any case, the Interspar markets are open during the holiday. This also applies to selected other branches of the supermarket chain.

Furniture and sporting goods storesr as well as hardware stores open
In the furniture trade, branches of the major chains – such as XXXLutz or Leiner – are open. It is also possible to visit hardware stores, for example Bauhaus or Hornbach. Shopping at sports stores is also possible with a few exceptions.

Union praises trend
The GPA trade union was pleased with the development at retail companies such as Rewe, Hofer and Lidl. People see themselves confirmed in their own demands, it said in a broadcast. At the same time, it is hoped that more and more companies will follow the trend.

The working group on Christianity and Social Democracy (ACUS) also spoke out against store openings on Mary’s Day on Wednesday. December 8 should be kept as a holiday and its meaning should be filled with new life, it was said.

Surcharges and time off are due
Allowances and compensatory rest for employees are due for public holidays. According to the Chamber of Commerce, employees must be informed one month in advance if they are deployed on December 8. You have the right to refuse employment on December 8 within one week of being notified. And they should not be harmed by this.

Source: Krone

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