Bengaluru: Relaxation in locking restrictions has brought a little enthusiasm for many retail businesses as they wait for customers who are not streaming as expected.
The reason is the ban on promotional offers and alleged abuse by citizenship officials who enforce the Covid-19 protocol.
In June, Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) issued an advisor to retail stores that were not carried out sales promotions or product promotions that would attract large crowds.
While advisors were issued with the safety steps of Covid-19 in mind, he had reached the retail industry poorly and they could not revive their business.
Shops in Chickpet, UPParpet, and Malleswaram and in the mall have not seen uptick in Footfall even though the hills and traders blame the BBMP and left-handed officials who enforce the Covid protocol.
Many fabrics and electronic gadget traders suffer losses and now sell their old shares.
Suka Chuganey, a cloth trader at Malleswaram, said that since he reopened his shop, there were low footsteps.
“We follow all the protocols prescribed by the government.
There are many old items that need to be sold to revive business and for that, we need to offer discounts.
The power of people’s purchases is not too good compared to pre-covid days.
When people buy on the online platform Who offers a big discount, it becomes difficult for us to attract customers without offers or discounts.
“Rajan S, who sells electronic gadgets in Kengeri, said,” We do not get assistance from the government or BBMP in terms of property tax or electricity tariffs and platform e- Commerce looks at their developing customer base.
People come here and compare our prices with those online.
We have to do something to attract customers, but officials do not allow us to do it.
“Vinay V, a customer, said,” I assume There will be offers, especially for electronic gadgets and post-locking clothes but I don’t K see anyone offering anything.
E-shopping seems to be a better bet.
“A shopkeeper at the Whitefield Mall, who spoke with the terms of anonymously, said BBMP officials ‘raided’ the building last week when he sold clothes lying in a store at a discount price.” Our mall staff ensured compliance with the Covid-19 protocol and the retail owner here must follow them.
In addition, BBMP officials threatened to close our stores and fine Levy even though we followed all the rules, “he said.
The Supreme Commissioner of the Bbmp Gaurav Gupta said advisers for retail stores were issued in the public interest to prevent density.” If the business community is harmed, They can submit suggestions for modifying rules and we will consider it.
But public health is very important when accommodating the interests of business brotherhood, “he added.