Easter sales Rise 3% in supermarkets Gauchos

Easter sales this year grew 3% in supermarkets Gauchos second determination of Gaucho Association of Supermarkets (Agas) disclosed this Sunday (01). "The experience of the supermarket throughout lent, tracking of promotions and sales actions, was decisive for a positive result in this Easter", says Antonio Longo, President of the entity. According to him, the high was pulled not only for selling chocolates, but also for General gifts, like flowers, Bazaar items, wines and toys. The industry sold about of 96% of the 6.8 million chocolate eggs placed on the shelves and vines in this Easter. "The growth in the sale of eggs was of 3%, but sales of bars, baskets and chocolates have grown on average 10%," says Long. Already selling fish grew 10%, 98% of these products being frozen.