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Price reductions are promised at the Suva-On-Sale shopping extravaganza this week, although the turnout has been described as “poor” and business “slow” by retailers involved.
Fiji Retailers Association president Himat Lodhia told FijiLive things were “at least better than your average Wednesdays” as shoppers trickle in to hunt for bargains.
“Overall, it has been slow but at least people are buying,” said Lodhia. “I believe things will improve over the next three days because by then, people will be aware and they will come. And because sale will end on Saturday, I am sure prices are going to go further down.”
At Lodhia’s stall, designer brands of cosmetics, like L’Oreal Lipsticks and Revlon Lipgloss were going for as low as $4 while some pieces of jewelries were selling for as low as $5. Food, clothes and shoes were selling at below $10 and even lower for smart and patient bargain hunters.
The event, which kicked off last Saturday, sees shop owners coming all the way from Nadi and Lautoka to sell in Suva, with Chinese retailers outnumbering others in this year’s event.
“My shop is in Namaka in Nadi but I decided this year to come to Suva and try this out. Things are slow but people are buying,” said Kitty Li, who sold cheap household goods imported from China.
Suva-On-Sale is being held in Cumming Street, Marks Street and Waimanu Rd in the heart of Suva.
