Celebratory feel to orderly, robust Christmas shopping this year
Nesting has been a big theme in the lead-up to Christmas, with furniture, DIY and renovation items reflecting the buoyant housing market. Retailers around the country are reporting strong sales. In bustling Mount Maunganui, Steve Ellingford, centre manager of Bayfair shopping centre, said there was a real sense of celebration in the air. ‘’October and November have been bumper months and December’s looking the same. ‘’As far as retailers are concerned, I would suggest they’ll be...
Source: stuff.co.nz