A big shift in spending by shoppers who took advantage of sales throughout November means retailers are heading into Christmas with a buffer against the lockdown of Sydney's northern beaches, but the consequences for the crucial Boxing Day sales remain a concern.
"You have to play the hand you're dealt,'' City Chic chief Phil Ryan said. Janie Barrett
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