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Boxing Day sales draw not just locals, but visitors, to Napier
26 Dec, 2020 09:03 PM
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Emerson Street in Napier was packed with both Hawke s Bay locals and visitors from around New Zealand. Photo / Paul Taylor
It wasn t just the locals, but visitors who flocked to Napier for the traditional Boxing Day sales.
Retailers in the twin cities region had the sound of the tills opening and closing ringing in their ears, and while official data on spending won t be out until later in the week, anecdotal evidence suggests it was a particularly strong day for Emerson St.
Glen Chan from Cooltoys hobby store said their shop had a very successful day off the back of their sales.