The first shopping Saturday since the non-essential stores reopened did not cause major problems in most places. In Brussels, a part of Rue Neuve was closed because it became too busy. In Antwerp, the police twice had to ask people standing in front of Primark to come back later because the line was getting too long. In most other shopping centers it was pleasantly busy, but certainly not a surprise. Everyone is holding on to their hearts for Sunday. Shopping Sundays traditionally attract a lot of people.
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At a little before 1 pm Saturday afternoon, the entrance to the Rue Neuve in Brussels, coming from the Place de la Monnaie, was closed with post-closures.
“The shoppers were diverted because it was too busy …
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