Shoppers Scramble to Get Gifts Shipped

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by Whitney LB Miller

Story Created: Dec 21, 2012 at 10:46 PM AKDT

Story Updated: Dec 21, 2012 at 10:47 PM AKDT

ANCHORAGE - Retailers across the city are expecting to get busier this weekend as people rush to finish their last minute shopping. Northway mall says they are already showing big numbers for the busiest shopping time of the year.

Local store owners say this season has been better than the last and the shoppers are down right cheery. 

"The mood here and the people here are definitely smiling and very positive...just happy to be around," said Mao Tosi manager at Northway Mall.

Tosi says the all "procrastinator are welcome to come out and shop."

For those who have yet to send their gifts UPS in Anchorage says you have until noon the Saturday before Christmas.

"if you missed that deadline we still have other options to get it there just after Christmas," said Muranda Johnson UPS store manager.
 

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