ASHWAUBENON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – If you waited until the final days before Christmas to buy gifts, you’re not alone.
Many admitted to procrastinating at Bay Park Square mall Sunday afternoon.
“I procrastinate,” said Marty Hock.
“My children have to finish up their Christmas shopping because they procrastinate,” said Brandi Gagermeier.
According to the National Retail Federation, 24 percent of all shoppers were projected to continue buying gifts through Sunday, and another 7 percents will finish their shopping on Christmas Eve.
So a not overly crowded Bay Park Square Mall was a pleasant surprise for some shoppers.
We haven’t waited in any lines, we’re in and out,” said Gagermeier.
“I thought it would be worse,” said Marissa Dura.
Bay Park Square’s Kelly Schoen tells FOX 11 this is one of the busiest shopping days of the year for them.
She says the last few days before December 25 is usually people coming out to pick up the simple things.
“This is our busiest gift card day.”
Even those who try to leave the shopping for others had to get something for that one person.
“I came shopping for my wife because there are only two days left so we had to hurry up and get down here,” said Hock.
“It was Brutal. How do I know how to shop for women’s clothing?”
It could pay off waiting until the last minute.
“One good thing was there was 30 percent off,” said Hock.
“We actually only had one person and I ended up getting a few things for myself too,” said Dura.
Leaving some leftover for those doing the shopping.
