Things are getting crazy in Basel

While shopping downtown at Manor today (a big department store with a nice grocery store in the basement) I noticed signs everywhere announcing new store hours. Beginning October 1, they will be open Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM. This is CRAZY and so exciting. Unless you've lived in Switzerland you have no idea how big of a deal it is that a big department store will be open until 8:00 PM every night. 6:30 PM is standard closing time for all stores, except for crazy Thursday when you can shop until 9:00 PM. Now, if only stores started opening on Sunday...