Worrying Trend: Local Shops and Manufacturers Experience Declining Sales

Local merchants and manufacturers are witnessing a drop in their sales, a trend that particularly concerns small and medium-sized enterprises. "When stores aren't doing well, neither are we. Sales are down," laments Ajay Beedassy, president of the SME Chamber, which represents the interests of local entrepreneurs. According to him, competition from imported clothing, including second-hand items, heavily impacts the sector. "We can import clothes, but only...