Winter has been late to arrive, and businesses are feeling the impact. November’s warm weather has slowed sales of seasonal products, but with snow on the way, shops are getting ready for a busy season.
At a local tire shop, the usual rush for winter tires hasn’t started yet. “This year, the demand isn’t there because of the warm weather, but it’s starting to pick up as snow is coming,” the shop owner said. Normally, people change to winter tires around Thanksgiving, but the delay means many are waiting. The shop warns drivers not to wait too long, as appointments quickly fill once the snow starts.
A hardware store is seeing a similar trend. Items like ice rink tarps, usually popular by now, haven’t sold much due to the mild weather. However, furnace filters are in demand as people prepare their homes for colder days.
Inflation is also changing what people buy. The hardware store owner shared that fewer customers are spending on non-essentials like camping gear, but essentials like furnace filters are still selling as families focus on what they need most.
However, Businesses are hopeful that the coming snow will bring the usual winter sales. As the cold weather approaches, Londoners are reminded to prepare early to avoid any last-minute rush.
