Number of Receipts in Retail 43 Percent Lower than Last Friday, Retailers Silent

Data from the Tax Administration shows that the total number of receipts issued in retail on Friday from midnight to 4 PM was 43 percent lower than last Friday, and the total amount of issued receipts was 50 percent lower, while for all activities, the number of receipts was down 29 percent and the amount down 31 percent.

In the activity ‘Retail, excluding the trade of motor vehicles and motorcycles’, on Friday from midnight to 4 PM, the total number of fiscalized receipts was 1,479,587, and the amount of receipts was 19,573,948.68 euros. Last Friday, January 17, at the same time, the total number of fiscalized receipts was 2,574,751, and the amount of receipts was 39,247,711.69 euros. The data shows that today’s number of receipts in retail by 4 PM compared to last Friday is down 43 percent, while the amount of receipts is down 50 percent.

Compared to Friday, January 19, last year, the number of receipts is down 32 percent, and the amount of receipts is down 37 percent.

The total number of fiscalized receipts today by 4 PM was 3,549,613, and the amount of receipts was 55,041,349.77 euros, according to the PU data. Compared to Friday, January 17, this is 29 percent fewer receipts, and their amount is down 31 percent. Compared to last year’s comparable Friday, the number of receipts is down 17 percent, and the amount of receipts is down 12 percent.

In Croatia, a boycott of stores is taking place today due to high prices. It was initiated by an initiative that started from the Facebook group ‘Hello, Inspector’, backed by the European Consumer Excellence Center (ECIP), and has since been supported by consumer protection societies, unions, political parties, and even the Minister of Economy himself. This initiative began with messages that were shared on social media in recent days. Citizens were called not to buy anything.

Retailers Silent on Boycott

Retail chains did not want to comment on today’s boycott of stores, but claim that despite the challenging business environment, they are trying to adapt to the needs and capabilities of customers through continuous promotions.

From the retail chain Studenac, they stated that they currently do not want to comment on the situation, and will decide on the next steps when they are able to draw concrete conclusions. However, they emphasize that they understand consumers’ concerns about the current economic situation, which they describe as ‘complex and requires consideration from multiple perspectives’.

Inflation, they say, is present in almost all areas of everyday life and the entire supply chain, which functions as an interconnected ecosystem.

– At the same time, given the fact that retailers are the only ones in that ecosystem in direct and daily contact with customers, we understand that their expectations and concerns are primarily directed towards us – the retailers – responded Studenac to Hina’s inquiry.

They note that despite the challenging business environment, they are trying to adapt to the needs and capabilities of customers through continuous promotions and loyalty programs. Thus, today, as usual, they are carrying out all regular and previously planned activities.

– We believe it is important to ensure conditions in which all participants in the supply chain can operate sustainably, while key products are always available to consumers. Therefore, we are open to dialogue with important stakeholders that would result in long-term solutions and positively impact everyone, including our customers – they stated from Studenac.

In Kaufland, they said that their stores are operating normally and have no further comments on the boycott itself.

– Aware of the challenges citizens face, we strive to meet customers’ needs as much as possible through continuous actions – emphasized Kaufland, noting that this week they are offering more than 1,800 items on promotion, including some items that are under government measures, which they currently offer at prices lower than prescribed.

– Kaufland will continue to comply with the measures of the Government of the Republic of Croatia and will make every effort to remain a reliable partner in everyday shopping with a wide range of products that meet various consumer needs and the best price-quality ratio – they said from that retail chain.

From Lidl Croatia, they responded to Hina’s inquiry that they have no comment, while Spar Croatia and Konzum did not respond to the inquiry.