Last day of the 2025 sales: can we negotiate prices?

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30%, 50%, sometimes 70%in the windows: it’s time for the last shifts. On the labels, there are already sacred discounts. But can we get even more in store? It is still necessary to dare. “”I admit, I never negotiate in store. On the markets, yes, but not in store“Confides a woman.”It is not possible. Since these are big brands, it is impossible to negotiate “, estimates a man. Obtaining a discount in addition to all signs, is it possible? On a hidden camera, France Télévisions looked for the trick in a ready-to-wear brand: refusal.

But a little audacity can be paid. The secret is to target independent shops. At the end of the sales, some do not hesitate to make a gesture. In a clothing store, there are still numerous items on the hangers, and yet. “”In real life, I went from 129 to 49“Said the merchant, who does not hesitate to make an additional gesture, especially in the event of purchase of several articles. “If a person takes several pieces, we add 10%, we can make a little gift in addition. It’s important because it gets lost. Compared to the big brands, we try to compete like that. We make small rebates in addition, small gifts, and always the smile. That’s it, that’s important“, Continues Steven Rodriguez. A merchant more open to negotiations than this year, sales are at half mast: a drop of 5% compared to the balance of 2024.