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Shoppers hit stores for 2nd round of bargain-hunting
Crowds swarm retailers for returns, sales and to redeem gift cards
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Melodee McCoy, a front end team member at Target on Shallowford Road in Gainesville, on Friday helps Debbie Massey return Legos bought during the holiday season. Target’s guest service desk sees the most returns from Christmas, weddings and baby showers. - photo by Erin O. Smith
Holiday shopping doesn’t end when Christmas begins. Area retailers saw high traffic the last few weeks before Christmas, but shoppers will be out in droves the weeks afterward to use their gift cards and take advantage of sales. Meghan Cushing, public relations coordinator for Target, said the day after Christmas is a busy shopping day for the national retailer.