With just a few days left until Christmas and Hanukkah, local businesses in Burlington are feeling the pressure as last-minute shoppers scramble to check off their gift lists.”It’s time to get all my gifts in order, go out. I think especially we’re on Church Street. So that’s where people tend to go, where all the shops are,” one local shopper said.For businesses like Homeport, this final weekend before the holidays is critical.Co-owner Mark Bouchett emphasized the importance of this time of year for their store. “This is a very important weekend for us,” Bouchett said. “Yesterday was probably one of our best days ever, and we think today will be a rocking day because it’s the last weekend, before the holiday.”Over at Outdoor Gear Exchange, the story is no different. Employees are preparing for what they consider their busiest weekend of the year, surpassing even Black Friday. “The Saturday before …
Last-minute shoppers line up at Burlington businesses [Video]
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