August Sales and Vacation Define Italy's Summer

Artful Italia
Aug 1
2 min read

Two traditions, one ancient and one modern, define Italy during the summer: August Sales and Vacations.

Italians live for spending time at the seaside. And most families take either all or part of August off to go to the sea, to beat the heat. It’s generally known that major activities like legal proceedings or real estate purchases, tax planning and even banking requires patience in August around myriad vacation schedules. It also means tourists will find family restaurants closed, which seems odd, but makes sense when the family has been going on vacation in August for generations! Your tourist dollars will just have to wait.

But the modern tradition of “Agosto sconto” (August sales) is also a prized one among Italians. Retailers have long had a tradition of starting sales to clear product space for fall items in August and inch the level of discounts up throughout the month. Savvy Italian buyers will “browse” in early August, and then pounce in late August for the biggest savings. It’s a bit of a sport for Italian shoppers.

We at Artful Italia want to honor both traditions, by coordinating with our Italian artisans who will be taking time off for sun and fun (which may slow down delivery on some items, perhaps), but also celebrating August sales for you our customer.

Artful Italia Product Favorites For August Sales

For the first seven days of August enjoy free shipping on our handmade from Italy products when you spend over $200. Use the code AUGUSTSALE at checkout.

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