C ity sidewalks were busy sidewalks, teeming with Christmas Eve shoppers on Tuesday, as last-minute gift-seekers and holiday preparers braved heavy traffic and crowded pavements. Despite economic challenges, retailers reported satisfactory sales, with some noting shifts in consumer trends and spending patterns. In Swan Street, it was challenging not to bump into another pedestrian while traversing the area, and every road artery connected to town was backed up with traffic stretching long distances for extended periods of time.
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“The season has been going good for us. We bought stuff that we know our customers like – things that are different. This year people went for a lot of velvet jackets, sparkles, patterns, printed shirts and crochet shirts as well.
Those were the main sellers,” she said, adding that men wanted to look just as fashionable as women do. She added that there was als.
