Didier Tollet’s jewelry store struggles amid Brussels’ city center issues

Tollet, a jewelry store in Brussels founded in 1902, is struggling due to the city center’s deteriorating conditions post-COVID, leading shoppers to relocate. Owner Didier Tollet cites safety concerns, dirt, and drug issues as reasons for the decline in business, prompting him to focus on outlets in other areas like Waterloo and Woluwe Shopping Center. Travel problems in Brussels, including delays and decreased tourism, are also impacting businesses, with the Minister of Mobility facing criticism for the transportation issues.

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