Christmas retailers seeing fewer customers but they are spending more
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Online shopping habits taken up during lockdown have remained.
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In the lead up to what s looking to be a COVID-free Christmas, Tasmanians are spending big.
Retailers are reporting Christmas shopping numbers on par or down on last year, but those buying in-store and online are spending more.
Key points:
COVID-19 has made it a tough year for Tasmanian retailers with a lack of tourists leading to a slump in sales
Retailers are reporting good turnout and turnover on par with last year s Christmas season