- By William Silgueiro
- (General Dispatch) – The Italian business association Confesercenti has issued a report expressing concern that the tight restrictions against the coronavirus may lead to the closure of 70,000 premises.
- Although a possible relaxation had been announced as of April 26, some premises will not be able to open as they did not obtain any income apart from the penalties applied directly to them…
- Director of the Italian Federation of Public Establishments (FIPE) in Rome Luciano Sbraga, advised the government to allow owners to make use of public spaces in order to save money and avoid closures.
- Confcommercio, the Italian confederation of businesses, professional activities and self-employment, emphasized that those premises that can work outdoors should do so.
- The desire is to be able to maintain commercial activity as this represents 46.6% between bars and food services, however it can certainly help against the coronavirus as it would not be done in enclosed spaces.
- “Almost one out of two premises does not have the opportunity to conduct business outdoors.” said Marco Barbieri, secretary general of Confcomercio in Milan, referring about the problem in his area.
- However, the association reported that online business increased rapidly as a result of the pandemic, for example amazon had revenue of $2.98 billion in 2019 rising to $4.24 billion in 2020 and a further increase is estimated by the end of the year.
- The tight restrictions imposed by the Italian government have also affected the tourism sector, which is an important and fundamental factor for the Italian economy.
Adittional Information:
Breitbart: Lockdown Impact: 70k Italian Stores May Never Open Again, But Online Retailers Surge
Il Giornale: Merchants in alarm: “At risk 70 thousand stores”
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