Local shop owners say business has slowed as competition in Samoa’s retail sector increases, forcing many small businesses to find new ways to maintain income.Several retailers told the Samoa Observer that sales have declined in recent months, with customers becoming more selective about their sp...
By Esmeralda Menu-Mania
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29 July 2026, 11:00AM
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