Several border-crossings were erected, allowing tourists, merchants and workers to travel between the two states.

And banks only allow established merchants with a credit record to accept credit cards.

Rather, the work crews took a break last Tuesday to allow merchants and shoppers to pursue the holiday season unhindered.

The new media allowed merchants to become closer to their affiliates and improved the communication between them.

It allowed merchants to keep seasonal products on stock all year round for the first time.

However the Castilian gentry's disdain for commerce and industry allowed foreign merchants to dominate trade.

The state's control of the economy diminished, allowing private merchants to prosper and a large increase in investment and profit.

He gained some significant concessions, among them a trade agreement allowing merchants from his lands access to the Halych region.

It offers services allowing such merchants to avoid charging transaction fees to their customers.

The ban is to take effect after six months, allowing merchants time to liquidate their existing stocks.