Cairns Don't miss out on the headlines from Cairns. Followed categories will be added to My News. In what Far North retailers say is shaping up to be the strongest sales year since before Covid, Cairns shoppers have been spending up a storm in shopping centres and at small businesses.
From books and boardgames to fragrances and trading cards, Cairns retail managers have also shared the most popular gift items this festive season. Cairns Central With just two days of pre-Christmas shopping remaining, Cairns Books owner Mark Steedman said his store had recorded its largest year since the pandemic. “It’s been through the roof, we’re way up on last year, which was of course affected by Cyclone Jasper, but this week has been incredible,” Mr Steedman said.
“It was a bit late this year – it looks like everyone waited until Black Friday to get into the Christmas spirit.” The independent bookseller, located in Cairns Central, said this year was shaping up to be the store’s biggest Christmas ever. “This looks like it’s going to be our busiest Christmas ever and we’ve still got two and a bit days to go, but we’re on track for record this year, back to pre-Covid levels,” he said.
“People have been telling me for 11 years people don't buy books in store, but we seem to be doing all right. Books are still a great Christmas present.” Mr Steedman said this season’s bestsellers have had a local flavour with Aussie’s Tim Winton and Dr Karl leading sales.
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