The decorations are out, lists have been made and consumers are hitting the stores ready to tackle their holiday shopping. While receiving a gift is always fun, long lines and crowded stores can make finding the perfect items for the people on your holiday list a little more stressful.
The National Retail Federation (NRF) has assembled a list of ten tips guaranteed to take the headache out of your holiday shopping.
“Holiday to-do lists can get a little overwhelming this time of year,” said Dan Butler, NRF's Vice President of Retail Operations and Merchandising.
“From finding out ahead of time when an item goes on sale to knowing the best times to avoid crowds, smart shoppers can follow little tricks of the trade to reduce unnecessary frustration.”
NRF's Top 10 Holiday Shopping Tips
Shop after 6:00 p.m. the evening before a sale is advertised to begin. Many retailers program the registers the night before, so the sale may already come up in the register even if they have not signed the selling floor yet.
Ask the associate in advance for any possible upcoming sales, especially on big ticket items.
Prepare a list to use while you are shopping. Make sure to include alternative selections in case you are unable to find some of the items on your list.
Avoid crowds by shopping during stores' early and late extended hours.
If you are looking for specific advertised items, take the complete ad with you so that you don't end up in the wrong store looking for a specific price.
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