Local retailers expect a good holiday sales season this year. Business has been known to triple at Cain's Western Wear the day after Thanksgiving, but this year is different, manager Jeanne Warrenfeltz said. So it may only be double this year. The Wildcats' playoff game against Floresville in Victoria notwithstanding, the day after Thanksgiving, traditionally the first day of Christmas shopping, continues to be a peak sales time.
Business analysts expect holiday sales to increase slightly from last year's robust shopping.
And they say consumers should still expect long lines and short fuses. Managers at both Padre Staples and Sunrise malls echo those sentiments. We're expecting a significantly higher number of shoppers. It could be four times as much as a normal day. The malls will open early, with Padre Staples moving up an hour to 9 a.m. and Sunrise Mall moving up two hours to 8 a.m.