Last-minute shoppers braved the malls on Saturday to snag the perfect gift, but those looking to snag Boxing Day deals were out in droves, with at least one auto show in Vaughan. It caused an accident and increased traffic around Vaughan Mills.
Ariana, a Boxing Day shopper at Vaughan Mills, said, “I’ve never seen people be so savage for jeans.” “You literally can’t move,” she added, referring to the crowded traffic inside the mall.
This holiday, which is celebrated the day after Christmas, is when the Apostles appointed Saint Stephen as one of seven deacons who distribute money, food, and other supplies to the underserved members of the Church. It comes from that.
Although it began as a holiday that offered goods to those who could use a little help, it is now the shopping of people trying to win trade in goods and get what they couldn’t get at Christmas. More commonly known as frenzy.
At least one car crash was reported by Yorkshire Police on Monday afternoon at the Vaughan Mills Outlet Mall, with traffic covering several kilometers.
Rutherford Road exit of the highway. His 400th exit, the closest exit to the mall, was also jammed with traffic, with one driver telling Star magazine that it took him 40 minutes to drive from Steels Avenue to Rutherford Road from West. I was talking to
The parking lot was full, and one shopper, in a video posted on TikTok, said he was frustrated because he couldn’t circle the area for 40 minutes looking for parking.
York Region Transit reported that bus routes in the region also faced delays of up to 25 minutes. The Eaton Center in downtown Toronto was similarly packed with shoppers.
In Windsor, Boxing Day shopper Jon Liedtke reported that the Devonshire Mall was “not overly crowded.” He said, “The cold seems to keep the public stuck at home.”
In the southeast of Toronto, videos posted on social media show dozens of people lining up to enter a Nike store at the Niagara Outlet Collection Mall.
Canadian Retail Council spokesperson Michelle Vasilyshen said this year’s Boxing Day shopping will be highly dependent on the weather, with less traffic than in the GTA’s shopping centers in areas with lots of snow and tricky driving conditions. said it is likely.
But even if people didn’t leave their homes, Boxing Days sales are still readily available online, with both in-person and online deals set to last all week.
“Online shopping is still very important for Boxing Day, especially for seasonal items and big-ticket items like furniture and electronics,” she said.
Vasily Shen said November is usually the busiest month for shopping, but retailers were mostly disappointed with Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales this year.
Despite stories of inflation and recession, the council’s shopping survey shows people celebrate and shop the holiday season, albeit slightly differently, for the first time in recent years when pandemic-related public health restrictions are not in place. I understand that you intend to.
It’s too early to know how retailers will perform this Boxing Day, but Wasylyshen believes Monday’s sales will ultimately prove strong.
“We believe there is reason to be cautiously optimistic that this year will end on a brighter note than Black Friday and Cyber Monday.”
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