The winter sales started in the Principality on the first opening day of the year, Tuesday, January 2, a full eight days ahead of the annual sales along the Côte d’Azur.

The sales will last until February 15, when local shops will have made room for their spring and summer collections. Brisk business was reported during the day in the Metropole Shopping Centre, in Fontvieille and along rue Grimaldi.

The winter sales start in Italy on January 5, giving Monaco’s shops a head start over both its neighbours.

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