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Sunday, December 23, 2012

Stores Open Late Christmas Eve

Here are Christmas Eve hours for stores in the Duluth area for shoppers who still have gifts to buy.

If you always wait until just before Christmas to shop, even as late as Christmas Eve, or if you have a few gifts left on your list, you still have time to shop. Several stores in the Duluth area have extended their holiday hours. Some are staying open late on Christmas Eve, others are closing at 6 p.m. Here are their hours for Monday, Dec. 24: Bed, Bath & Beyond Monday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.  Belk Monday, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Best Buy Monday, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. hhgregg Monday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. JCPenney Monday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Kohl’s Monday, 7 a.m.-midnight Macy’s Monday, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Sears Monday, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Target Monday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Toys R Us Monday, continuously open until 10 p.m. Walmart Monday, 5 a.m.-6 p.m. The Mall of Georgia in Buford is open from 8…

Sunday, November 25, 2012

Do You Plan to Spend More Money for Gifts?

How will the economy affect your holiday spending this year?

Two-thirds of respondents to a recent poll by the NPD Group said they “plan to spend about the same” as last year, while 10 percent planned to “spend more.” With the economy and job situation still in flux for many families, what do you plan to do for Christmas, Hanukah or Kwanzaa gifts in 2012. Will you be more creative with your gifting? Shop the sales? Cook or bake for familty and friends? Let us know in the comments.

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