By Dede Biles
dbiles@aikenstandard.com
Ginger Bee Boutique is still in its first year of business. Thomas, a recent USC Aiken graduate, opened her women s apparel shop in July. Going into it with COVID and everything, I didn t have very high expectations, but so far, my expectations have been completely blown out of the water, Thomas said.
Aiken Antique Mall also attracted post-Christmas shoppers Saturday. Virginia Wayt, an employee at the store, said there were more customers than usual that morning. We usually have a strong showing right before Christmas, and it s mostly afterwards people just trying to get out of the house, which of course we don t mind, Wayt said.