“As consumers turn to their mobiles and tablets to take advantage of retailers’ last-minute click and collect services in the run up to the 23, retailers may also see a surge in footfall on the day, with the opportunity for further shopping in-store when consumers arrive”.
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On Church Street in Burlington shoppers are cashing in on the warm temps.
If you’ve put off holiday shopping until the last minute, you’re in luck.
On average holiday shoppers will spend $460 on gifts for family members.
It is understandable that shoppers are looking for the best price before purchasing.
Indeed, some are even predicting that bricks-and-mortar retailers may start opening their doors on Christmas Day within three years, thanks to Americans’ desire to get a head start on post-holiday sales and returns.
Some 45 percent had not finished shopping this year because they expected stores to offer better prices just before the holidays, the poll showed, and 43 percent believed online shopping would let them purchase everything they need at the last minute.
Kohl’s is opening for 170 straight hours until 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve (that’s about 70 hours longer than last year’s round-the-clock shop-a-thon). “We have also added two extra hours on the 26th, so we are open from 9am right through till 8pm”. “In fact, unit volume appears to be up”. We are seeing a lot of sales in electronics, entertainment items.
Retailers are hoping to cash in on the procrastination of many on the final Saturday before Christmas.
At Walmart, stores will stay open until 8 p.m. And at Target, they won’t close until 11 p.m.
It may be chilly outside, but holiday shopping is heating up as residents hit the stores for Super Saturday.
Bonanza Steakhouse is providing meals for its last weekend as part of Baxter and the lakes area. Worldwide customers now include the South Sudan Chamber of Commerce in Africa, the Sydney Hills Business Chamber in Australia, and the Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce in West Indies. Yes, with our schedule that would work perfectly, Gloria, thank you.
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BT worker Gary Irving, 31, of Blyth said: “I did all my Christmas shopping in October – I am not smug but just wanted to avoid the hustle and bustle”. And it wouldn’t happen if not for readers and people who are willing to share their stories-both of joy and sadness. Thank you. I apologize in the spirit of peace and love. Have a merry Christmas.
