Survey Says ---

A survey carried out by PBS/DGA for "Gazeta Prawna" has found75% of Poles back the trading ban prohibiting commerce on 12 public holidays. Only 11% of those surveyed were for abolishing the ban and 5% said more business should be permitted to open.

The survey also showed that 30% of Poles usually shop in supermarkets, but 78% declare they shop there only sometimes. 29% of the respondents admitted they weekly spend over PLN 200 on groceries. A year ago 21% of those polled spent this much. According the "Gazeta Prawna" Poles spend on average PLN 218 a week – PLN 50 more than a year ago.

62% of surveyed Poles said it didn't matter to them if the store they shop at is Polish or foreign-owned; 53% admit they made a purchase over the internet during last year.