The President of the Suva Retailers Association Vinay Kumar is calling on consumers to be careful while they are buying goods as we get closer to Diwali.
Kumar is urging people to keep an eye on the quality of things they are buying and also on the expiry date.
He says that he is sure that the retailers will adhere to good trading practices.
Kumar adds that the opening and closing hours of the shops are at the discretion of the owners.
Kumar is expecting a lot of last minute shopping in the coming days.
Diwali will be celebrated on Thursday.
