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Customers make rush for last-minute Christmas shopping
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With Christmas fast approaching, customers across Europe are making a last-minute rush for the perfect gift. Keith Crane takes us on a tour of the continent's busy shopping centres.
Shoppers are racing to malls and stores in search of the perfect present.
Despite the financial crisis, the streets of the French capital are crowded with shoppers.
Pierre Pellarey, Director of Prinemps' Department Store, said, "We feel despite the current climate, customers still have a spending agenda for Christmas as they want to please themselves. I would say the turnover is quite good.
Lucie Granger, Shopper, said, "It's very annoying to shop. It's too crowded, way too crowded."
Shopping centers in Germany are also seeing a steady flow of customers.
Hansjoerg Pointecker, Manager of Nuremberg Store, said, "It worked extraordinary well. Our sales volume is a bit above last year, which is very pleasant."
While many customers feel the pressure of having to find a gift so close to Christmas, others are more relaxed about the nearing deadline.
Shopper, said, "There is still tomorrow, the traditional Christmas shopping day for men. So, we are basically early."
And there are others who decided not to buy any Christmas gifts at all this year.
Shopper, said, "There won't be any presents this year. Because I am broke and I already spent my money on a vacation."
In Britain, to attract more consumers, stores are even giving discounts ahead of Boxing day, when traditionally most deals are found. The day after Christmas is known as Boxing day in many commonwealth nations.
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