The Boxing Day sales are expected to generate millions of dollars for retailers.
Social distancing and masks were among the common factors that kept people away from each other in the queue. Some shoppers said they were forced to do so to avoid COVID.
Early birds were lined up outside department stores before the doors opened at 6am.
Many shoppers believed that going in-person is better than going online. It allows people to see the goods in person and get a better sense of their sizes.
Many believe that the secret to beat the crowds at the school shoes stores is getting in early and it was important to avoid the lines at the stores in the afternoon.
Despite the rise in COVID cases across the nation, retailers remain confident that consumers will still find value in the bargain.
Australian Retailers Association believes that Australians are more COVID-conscious when it comes to their shopping habits.
People are more cautious these days, especially when it comes to shopping so there will be a record number of sales online.
It’s expected that Australians will spend more than $200 billion during the Boxing Day sales period, which is almost 12 per cent more than the pre-plungemic season.
Prolonged closures in several states, which lasted for months, contributed to the rise in demand.
During the recent lockdowns in Victoria, there was a massive demand for housing. It’s caused people to start looking to spend their money.
The association’s projections show Victorians are expected to spend almost $900 million in stores this year.
Stores like Adairs are expected to benefit massively from the pandemic spending. You can get a discount at Adairs with an Adairs promo code.