The shops are open today, as we are going through the summer discounts.

The proposed hours for the shops is from the 11:00 to 18:00, While shopping malls are expected to operate by 11:00 to 20:00.

In terms of supermarketfew chains will open the stores today.

Lidl will work normally, with 11:00 – 20:00, as announced, the Sklavenite supermarkets will be closed, while My Market, Galaxy and Market in have not made announcements.

The Masoutis chain has announced that its specific stores will be open, with differentiated hours per region.

Tips for your purchases

The Greek Consumer Workers Association advises consumers:

  • To prioritize their needs and shop on their budget.
  • Conduct market research before they reach a specific product.
  • Not to be seduced by excessively high rates of discount.
  • Control- as much as possible- the quality and authenticity of the product and take into account the quality-cost correlation.
  • Be informed of the policy pursued by each store in the event of a defective product, a guarantee, etc.

Attention to unfair and illegal commercial practices

Each announcement of a price reduction indicates the earlier price applied by the supplier for a specified period prior to the application of the price reduction. The earlier price means the lowest price applied by the supplier during the 30 -day period prior to the application of the price reduction.

When the Product is on the market for less than 30 daysthe earlier price means the lowest price applied by the supplier at the time the product is on the market. If the price is gradually reduced during the 60 days, prior to the application of the price reduction, the prior value means the value in force prior to the application of the first by successive price reductions. Example: Initial price on June 10 (no deletions/offers etc.) 150 euros. The actual price offered 120 euros. On 11-7-2024 the price offered is 115 euros, so the discount is (120-115 =) 5 euros. (Law 5111/2024)

  • It is allowed, in addition, and the indicating rate of deduction.
  • The way in which the reduced price is calculated and promoted must be accurate and respond to the truth.
  • If a reduced price is given to more than 60 % of all the sold -owned items, it should be listed in the store’s showcase and announced in any other commercial communication, the discount rate provided and where there are different discount rates per product categories, the range of ” %” shall be stated ( %). In any other case, it will be stated that the discounts relate to selected species, with reference to the corresponding rate.
  • The competent audit bodies for the implementation of the legislation for the price reduction announcements and the enforcement of sanctions are the Commander of the Ministry of Development’s Intercourse Control Unit, for inspections carried out by the DIEMA Control Services. and the competent body of the Ministry of Development for inspections carried out by the Consumer Protection Directorate.