Stores get creative to lure holiday shoppers


The rise of online shopping and the sluggish economy is forcing stores to offer more than deep discounts to attract shoppers this holiday season.

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The rise of online shopping and the sluggish economy is forcing stores to offer more than deep discounts to attract shoppers this holiday season.

That means they’re no longer afraid to walk away from the cashmere sweater with the perfect fit if the store is crowded. They’re also unwilling to buy those suede pumps that are just the right shade of blue if they have to pay to get them shipped. And they cringe at the prospect of carrying around a bunch of paper coupons; they’d rather be able to pull them up electronically on their smartphones.

Retailers from discounter Wal-Mart to department-store chain Macy’s are doing everything they can to make it easier for this new crop of finicky shoppers to spend their money during the busy holiday shopping season. Several are opening on Thanksgiving Day. Some are offering free layaways and shipping. Many are matching in-store prices with cheaper online deals. And others are allowing shoppers to buy online and pick up their merchandise in stores.

Read more at The Statesman Journal.

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