Are you a last minute Christmas shopper? One of the things I learned from my experiences working at a retail store on Christmas Eve is that there are always going to be some people who wait until the very last second to begin shopping for presents for their family. There will also be a group of people who need just one or two final items, to complete their shopping. If either of those descriptions sounds like you, then you should check out this quick list of last minute Christmas deals, from stores that will be open on Christmas this year.
CVS will be open on both Christmas Eve and Christmas day. They will also be open until midnight today, Thursday, December 23, 2010. Potential last minute gift choices include the Conair AM/FM Shower Radio (for about ten dollars) or the Sound Asleep Comfort Pillow with Built In Speaker (for about thirty bucks). Or, you could always go for the CVS Gift Card, which they undoubtedly will still have in stock.
Barnes & Noble is always open on Christmas Eve, but generally closes a few hours earlier than they usually would. I would expect them to be closed on Christmas Day. The best deal in the store will be on their 2011 calendars, which will be at their lowest prices since the calendars arrived in the stores back in September.
K Mart will be open tonight, Thursday, December 23, 2010, until midnight. Then, they will open up again at 6:00 in the morning on Christmas Eve, and remain open until 10:00 at night. They have a “Buy One, Get on Free” sale on sleepwear by Joe Boxer. You can find comfy pajamas for men, women, and kids. They also have an “Up to 40% off” sale on board games that the whole family can enjoy.
Most WalMart stores will be open on Christmas Eve until 8:00 in the evening. Some will close a bit earlier, at 6:00, instead. Check with your local WalMart before you head out to the store, just to be certain about their closing time. When in doubt, get a Gift Card. You can put as little as $10.00 on one, or more if you like.
Many Toys R Us stores have been open 24 hours, seven days a week, since December 21, 2010. Based on my experience working in retail, I would recommend avoiding using the bathrooms in any store that has been continuously open for that long a time period. They will be open until either 9:00 or 10:00 PM on Christmas Eve, depending on the location of the store. The best deals in the store might be found in their clearance sale, which is still going on.
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