Court decision in favor of free sales and against decrees, which prohibit sales except for certain periods... Stores can offer consumers sales whenever they think it is appropriate, as follows from the Court's decision, which was issued acquitting the company Ermes Department Stores Plc, member of the Chocolate Group. According to the Court, the imposition of any limitation of discounts is contrary to a Community directive. However, the Department of Commerce will continue to prosecute shopkeepers who violate the law. Source: LIBERAL