In the accompanying 'Herald Sun' article, some interesting comments:
"...Hundreds of early-bird shoppers queued outside David Jones and Myer in Bourke Street Mall on Boxing Day, hoping to snag bargains of up to 50 per cent across a range of wares.
And one store was forced to implement a one-in-one-out crowd control policy as bargain hunters flooded through the doors.
Bargain hunters were out in full force, with the promise of huge savings relieving pressure on the hip pocket as the cost of living continues to bite.
Collingwood’s Dean Phillips told the Herald Sun Boxing Day was his “one big shopping day of the year”.
“We usually stock up on sheets, linen, pillow, towels. Get it all half price,” he said.
Mr Phillips said the cost-of-living crisis had “definitely” impacted the way he was shopping, putting off purchases to take advantage of the discounts.
“We even waited to get some toys today,” he said.
He said he preferred to shop in store because there was a wider range of items available that aren’t listed on the store website.
“A lot of it is floor stock only, until they run out. Especially the kids’ clothes, there might only be one or two things left that you don’t get online..."
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