Overview
- Major chains launched discounts online on Jan 6 and opened most physical stores on Jan 7, with conflicting reports on El Corte Inglés’ exact online start time.
- Initial markdowns cluster around 50% and could deepen to 60–70% in later rounds as retailers work through winter inventory.
- In A Coruña, opening day brought moderate queues and some closures linked to a textile-sector strike, while many stores operated normally.
- Regional calendars differ across Spain, with most communities running from Jan 7 into February or March and Madrid set from Jan 1 to Mar 31.
- Seasonal hiring linked to the campaign is forecast at about 143,495 roles nationwide, including 26,170 in Catalonia, according to Randstad.