Despite the announced boycott of large stores, there was no greater business than usual at the Podgorica green market.
This was told to "Vijesti" by vendors, who said that among the stalls at Gintaš were "loyal customers" who have been trading for years.
Some sellers jokingly say that there are also fewer customers than usual.
One of the reasons why the announced boycott of shops has not led to a significant increase in sales, according to vendors, is that the market is open until 16 p.m., when most people are at work.
Unlike supermarkets that are open until late at night, the market is mainly available to retirees and possibly the unemployed on weekdays.
The call to boycott large stores came about due to widespread citizen dissatisfaction with high prices.
Vendors say they expect a larger influx of people over the weekend.
The prices of some products at the market have not increased for years, vendors claim.
Some, however, say that they had to follow the market and innovations, which led to price increases.
They emphasize that they offer quality, that it has a price, and claim that they always offer fresh, homemade and selected goods on their stalls, not from refrigerated warehouses.
On the other hand, customers say that shopping at the market gives them security because, as they state, they know what they are buying. They also believe that the fruits and vegetables are fresher and of better quality than in chain stores.
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