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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 …

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