Christmas has come and gone for most people, but the shopping hype continues as some get out of the house to take in the post-Christmas scene.
Some local retailers like McQuarries Tea and Coffee Merchants saw busy sales leading up to Christmas, but there is a shift now.
“So today is our first day back at work after taking the 25th and 26th off, and it is slow. I think a lot of people are prepared already,” McQuarries’ Kim Rashley-Anton told CTV News.
The other reason they say, could’ve been that with the postal strike some were opting for in-person buying.
McQuarries Tea and Coffee Merchants doesn’t rely on seasonal sales discounts, but staff have noticed a lull in foot traffic, post-Christmas. (Carla Shynkaruk / CTV News)
The shopping culture seems to have changed, according to one group that was out and about Friday.
“Everyone I’ve spoken to is a …