Holidays and immigrants boost the local market in Bint Jbeil

As Safir newspaper published an article about the local “Thursday Market” in Bint Jbeil which has recently become once more quite active breaking the past slowdown which characterised the commercial institutions in the region. This, according to the newspaper, is largely attributed to Eid al Fitr and the still modest but steadily growing influx of immigrants.

As Safir toured the Thursday Market where local merchants were buyout whilst offering discounts as well as the possibility to haggle with clients thus encouraging sales. One of the local shop owners, Mohammed Hassan, described the recent situation as the normal state of the Market.  He added that the sluggish situation during the past few years makes them surprised at this comeback.  One of the kiosks owners told As Safir that this new dynamic in the market is a good omen and may repeat itself every Thursday if the area could benefit from a period of stability as was the case after the liberation in the year 2000.

Source: Al-Safir 4 August 2014