Shops see Sinterklaas spending up 20%

Shopkeepers expect people to spend 20% more on presents for the Sinterklaas celebrations on December 5, bringing in around €480m in extra turnover, says the Dutch retail association.


Digital photo frames and poker sets lead the present popularity stakes for adults, with Lego and Playmobile popular for children, retailers told the Telegraaf.

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