Retail sales

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SECTOR-SPECIFIC OR REGULATED ACTIVITIES
Last updated: 13/05/2025

Principle

Are considered to be sales: retail sales which were advertised before the sale took place or during the sale and which were publicised as aiming to dispose of all or part of a merchandise inventory at an accelerated rate.

Sales can only involve merchandise which has been paid for and available for purchase for at least a month, counting from the start date of the sales period in question.

Periods

Seasonal sales may be held over a six-week period for the following types of shops from the specified dates:

  • Winter sales:
    • 2 January each year for all categories of shops, excluding sports shops
    • 15 February each year for sports shops
  • Summer sales:
    • The final Wednesday in June, or the penultimate, if the final Wednesday falls after 28 June

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