Update: reopening of shops in shopping centres and those with a sales area of over 400 square metres is now permitted
COVID-19. The Generalitat has extended all the measures in force since 8 February until 8 March, but with the incorporation of a degree of flexibility: shops in shopping centres and those over 400 m2 may reopen on weekdays.
Introducing Merco, the winning app at Barcelona City Council's 1st Commerce Hackathon
DIGITALIZATION. We talk to Rubén Heras, the co-founder of Mobility Software Solutions and a member of the team that developed Merco, the winning app at the 1st Commercial Hackathon which is aimed at making the digital world more...
Update: All measures and restrictions for shops and bars, cafés and restaurants have been extended
COVID-19. The Catalan government has extended all the measures in force since 8 February. This means that bookshops will continue to be able to open at weekends and that bars, cafés and restaurants will be able to serve tables for...
Subsidy call for improvements to commercial establishments
Subsidies. Promoted by the Municipal Institute for Urban Landscape, the subsidies seek to highlight the value of small commerce as one of the key aspects in configuring the city’s identity.
All commercial establishments in Barcelona deserve a prize
Commerce. The jury for the Barcelona Commerce award recognised the sector as a whole.
Boosting shops and restaurants in the districts
Local commerce. The government measures are aimed at boosting and consolidating the economic and commercial fabric of the city’s neighbourhoods.
Requisites for commercial establishments of under 400 square metres to re-open
COVID-19. The measures are part of the initial stage of the progressive lockdown exit.
New fund with 25 million euros to reactivate the city’s economy
COVID-19. A major city agreement and a new work centre with all stakeholders will help coordinate the response after the Covid-19 crisis.
Recommendations for shopping during the Covid-19 crisis
COVID-19. Planning, limiting trips and helping vulnerable people are all priorities in the new code of good practice.
Move to protect, preserve and promote iconic commerce
Commerce. The working group of representatives from the City Council and the Association of Iconic Establishments has been reactivated.
