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Back to school: safe proximity sought in stationery shops in Portalegre

Rádio Portalegre3 September 2026 at 11:33

The back-to-school season has led many families in Portalegre to seek out local stationery shops to prepare for the new school year. Proximity and personalized service continue to be the main arguments of traditional commerce to attract consumers.

The entrepreneurs of Portalegre's stationery shops highlight the trust relationship built over the years with clients as one of the main reasons for this preference. This personal connection contrasts with the shopping experience at large retail stores.

Despite competition from large commercial surfaces, which offer a wide range of products, many consumers choose to support local commerce during this back-to-school season.

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