Supermarkets plummet their sales by 30% on strike day

The general strike is significantly impacting retail sales, with card payments dropping by 22.8% compared to last week. The transportation sector is particularly affected, with a decline in payments due to service disruptions and adverse weather conditions. Retailers report a 29% decrease in customer purchases, with major chains like El Corte Inglés seeing a 32% drop. Pontevedra experiences the most severe impact, with a 67% decline in card payments. Vandalism incidents have been reported, especially affecting real estate agencies, while the banking sector claims a normal operational day despite some graffiti incidents.