Holidays sales start popping up early [Video]

Many Maritimers are starting their Christmas shopping early as Black Friday sales start to pop up.

Discount signs are already in place at the Halifax Shopping Centre, with many people already taking advantage of them.

“We are certainly seeing a lot of stores kick off some really fantastic sales, especially if you are looking for anything in the tech area, those items that are really hot or the season you are going to want to shop,” says Stephanie Schnare, marketing manager at Halifax Shopping Centre.

Nicole Pearson-Nearing has five children and is always looking at ways to save money.

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“We are trying to get ahead of the game and get some deals in Halifax,” says Pearson-Nearing.

Some people are even travelling to Halifax from as far as Moncton, N.B., to take part in the early holiday deals.

“Like everybody else, I am looking for a good deal and now is the time to …