Oklahoma retailers see more generosity in holiday shoppers – KOCO Oklahoma City
The countdown to Christmas is on, the holiday being just five days away.
The countdown to Christmas is on, the holiday being just five days away.
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The countdown to Christmas is on, the holiday being just five days away.
Oklahoma retailers have seen more generosity among shoppers this holiday season.
The countdown to Christmas is on, the holiday being just five days away. Despite the rise of the omicron variant, shoppers are expected to break holiday shopping records this year.
With shoppers grabbing last-minute gifts, retailers said that this holiday shopping season is nothing compared to last.
“To be able to come into a store, purchase that gift, have it gift-wrapped and take it to that person. That’s a lot different than last year. You know, when something is taken away for a while you really miss it and you’re so happy when it’s back,” said Avis Scaramucci, owner of The Painted Door.
The season of giving is in full swing, with the COVID-19 vaccines allowing more families to celebrate.
“We have been so busy, and it just feels wonderful,” Scaramucci said.
The National Retail Federation expects holiday sales to beat last season by 11.5%. Scaramucci said that holiday shoppers are making up for the lost time.
“Just the excitement of taking the time to think about something someone may want. Maybe it’s not quite the chore it’s been in the past,” Scaramucci said.
Last year, she had to close shop for six weeks.
“It was a wake-up call on what a wonderful world we lived in and I wanted it back,” Scaramucci said.
Now able to shop for the perfect gift in stores, retailers say that the anticipation of being together again is making people more generous.
“So, probably the good thing, if there is such a good thing about what we’ve been through, is that we have a better appreciation about everything we do,” Scaramucci said.
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