Gold Coast’s Ultimate Boxing Day Shopping Guide
Retailers are anticipating the biggest shopping crush of the year for Boxing Day. Here’s your bumper guide to the best sales, trading hours and Boxing Day movies.
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RETAILERS are anticipating the biggest shopping crush of the year for Boxing Day but joining the state’s top health official to emphasise maintaining social distancing.
Queenslanders are expected to splurge $467 million on Boxing Day, according to the National Retail Association with typical bustling crowds expected from opening.
Pacific Fair super mall general manager Shaine Beveridge said Boxing Day was one of their biggest trading annual days – and extra traffic controllers, security, cleaning, customer service personnel as well as new COVID Safe Crew were on deck to ensure our shoppers adhered to distancing.
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“We hope everyone remains proactive with their own social distancing and take note of retailer’s restrictions and physical queuing outside of store,” he said.
Queensland’s Chief Health Officer Dr Jeanette Young said Queenslanders should not be complacent and be “extra COVID-safe” this festive season, especially after the Sydney Avalon COVID-19 cluster outbreak which prompted the return of Tweed-Coolangatta border blockades.
The Queensland government advises when at shopping malls, customers should keep 1.5 metres away from others and allow one person per two square metres.
National Retail Association spokeswoman Dominique Lamb said: “The day is set to cap off a very successful festive season, with consumer spending at a 10-year high.
“From December 17 to 24, Queenslanders spent more than $2.8 billion, typically at brick-and-mortar stores. There has been a surge in gift-giving this year as many families have been separated during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Consumers are feeling more and more confident to go to brick-and-mortar stores and snag a bargain and retailers are gearing up to get stock out this Boxing Day.”
The Strand Coolangatta spokeswoman Rosalyn Politylo said the border closure had been disappointing heading into Christmas but centre retailers were hopeful holiday-makers, already settled into the seaside town, would spend big on Boxing Day.
“The centre is still busy and we hope it stays this way, but it’s hard to know how it’s going to play out,” she said.
Self-described experienced Boxing Day shopper Erica Ogden said those heading to malls like Pacific Fair needed to be prepared and get in quick if they wanted to secure the best Boxing Day bargains.
“Be sure to plan your trip and arrive early to get the best park or catch public transport and do your research before hitting the shops,” she said.
“I’m looking forward to shopping fashion and beauty – Pacific Fair has some really big savings.”
This consumer surge is on the back of city tourism businesses battling to cope with a sharp drop in customers as coronavirus decimated the Gold Coast’s world-class visitor industry.
This year, the city’s tourism sector lost more than $4 billion in revenue.
Despite thousands expected to pack major city shopping centres, southern Gold Coast retailers are waiting with bated breath after a devastating and hasty hard border closure with Greater Sydney came into force on Tuesday.
Travellers from Sydney, the Central Coast, Illawarra-Shoalhaven, and Nepean Blue Mountains have been blocked out of the Sunshine State due to COVID-19 cases in the Northern Beaches.
The latest border closure is expected to cost the local economy millions of dollars with fears it would be the final nail for some businesses.
Greater Sydney visitors inject around $225 million into the city’s economy each year.
Christmas Eve marked 100 days since Queensland recorded a case of community transmission.
MAJOR SHOPPING CENTRES
PACIFIC FAIR
AJE – Up to 30% off selected items
SASS & BIDE – Up to 40% off end of season sale
JD SPORTS – Up to 50% off selected styles
LACOSTE – Up to 40% off storewide
GIVENCHY – Up to 50% off selected items
FURLA – Up to 50% off with an additional 10% off sale items
CONNOR – 30% off all shirts
ADAIRS – save 20% on new season bedlinen
YD. – buy one, get one 50% off everything
POLITIX – $50 off shorts and short sleeve shirts combo, 2 tees for $79
MISTER MINIT – 20% off engraving
SHERIDAN – save 40%, excluding Baby, reTHREAD and Waverly Blankets
MICHAEL HILL – get a few gift when you spend $249 or more in one transaction
MJ BALE – drop $200, save $50
BLUE ILLUSION – take a further 30% off sale items available online or instore.
TYPO – all sale stock 50% off
SPENDLESS SHOES – 2nd pair 50% off all shoes
WINDSOR SMITH – 40% off RRP storewide
FLORSHEIM SHOES – $99 shoes, selected styles.
PRICELINE PHARMACY – half price on the Neutrogena and Sunkin.
WITNER – end of season sale up to 70% off
OROTON – extra 20% off storewide.
BED, BATH & TABLE – up to 50% off
MANNING CARTEL – up to 50% off
TIGERLILY – up to 40% off
BY JOHNNY – up to 80% off past seasons
FOREVER NEW – up to 50% off women’s clothing, shoes, bags and accessories
HARBOUR TOWN PREMIUM OUTLETS
ADIDAS – take a further 50% off storewide
BAKU – take a further 20% off storewide
BIKINI ISLAND – take a further 20% off storewide
BENDON -up to 80% off storewide
COACH – 50% off RRP storewide
DECJUBA – nothing over $50!
FOREVER NEW – take a further 20% off sale
FOSSIL – 60% off RRP storewide
FURLA – 50% off RRP storewide
GANT – take a further 20% off sale prices storewide
HUGO BOSS – take a further 50% off a huge range of products
HURLEY – 50% off RRP storewide
JO MERCER – take a further 25% off storewide
KATE SPADE – 60% off storewide + get an extra 10% off
KATHMANDU – 50% off travel accessories
LINDT – 50% off all Lindt Christmas items
NIKE – take a further 30% off storewide. *Not in conjunction with any other offers. Excludes football.
PUMA – 50% off RRP storewide
RIP CURL – 40% off RRP storewide
SPEEDO – buy 2 get 20%, Buy 3 get 30%, Buy 4 Get 40%, Buy 5 get 50% off
THE COSMETICS COMPANY STORE – take a further 40% off big brand fragrances
TOMMY HILFIGER – 50% off RRP on all categories
TUMI – take a further 20% off storewide
VAN HEUSEN – all suits $99-$199
VOLCOM – 60% off RRP storewide
WINDSOR SMITH – 40% off RRP storewide
ROBINA TOWN CENTRE
CAMILLA – up to 50% off selected styles
COUNTRY ROAD – up to 50% off selected styles
COTTON ON KIDS – up to 50% off selected styles
NEVERLAND – 30% off
LE GASSICK – up to 40% off storewide
PROUDS – up to 40% off
SECRETS SHHH – reducing stock by 20%
SEPHORA – save between 20% and 50%
BED BATH N’ TABLE – up to 60% off
PETER ALEXANDER – up to 50% off
WINDSOR SMITH – 40% off all footwear
NAPOLEAN PERDIS – 20% off if you spend $100, 30% off holiday collection
MAJOR RETAILERS
DAVID JONES
50% off full-priced sunglasses from labels like Oroton and Witchery.
30% off full-priced lingerie, valid until 10 January.
25% off full-priced fashion brands like Calvin Klein and Ted Baker, valid until 10 January.
25% off full-priced swimwear, only valid from the 26-27 December.
20% off full-priced footwear, from brands like Tony Bianco, Alias Mae and RM Williams.
25% off full-priced clothing and footwear from brands like Tommy Hilfiger, Lacoste, Nautica and more.
$39 and under tees from labels like Champion, SuperDry, Thrills and more.
Get 20% off full-priced toys (excluding LEGO).
30% off full-priced nursery items.
25% off full-priced babywear and children’s wear from the David Jones brand.
40-50% off selected full-priced cookware.
Take up to 50% off a select range of coffee machines from Nespresso, Breville and DeLonghi.
Save $100 on the Dyson V7 Motorhead Cordless Vacuum, now just $498.
50% off full-priced beach towels, only valid from the 26-27 December.
50% off full-priced boxed dinner sets, only valid from the 26-27 December.
Spend and save offers available at brands like Dermalogica, YSL Beauty and Elizabeth Arden.
MYER
20% off brands like small electrical appliances, microwaves, personal, garment and floor.
10% off the original price of Dyson Airwrap
15% off the original price of Bose, Sony Audio, Beats by Dr Dre, JAM and Sudio
50% off the original price of cookware
40% off the original price of men’s clothing by Tommy Hilfiger, Gazman and Blazer
40% off men’s shoes
30% off women’s clothing, shoes, handbags, watches, accessories and jewellery
40% off women’s intimates by Berlei, Bonds, Triumph and more
30% off a great range of kids’ clothing
Up to 40% off selected kids’ clothing and nappy bags by OiOi
10% off a range of fitness equipment
20% off brands like M. A. C and Benefit
50% off bed linen, towels, quilts, pillows, protectors, beach towels and more
15% off brands like Kiehl’s
TARGET
30% off selected nursery brands like Playgro and NUK until midnight Wednesday 6 January
20% off sleepwear for kids and babies, ending Sunday 27 December.
Get your hands on a Nintendo Switch Console for just $429. This offer ends midnight Wednesday 6 January.
50% off Tontine, ending Wednesday 6 January.
20% off a range of pillows, quilts, protectors and underlays. These savings will end midnight Wednesday 6 January.
20% off selected big brand electrical products. This offer is valid until midnight Wednesday 6 January and includes brands like Breville, Remington, Sunbeam, SodaStream and Russell Hobbs.
30% off selected brands like Sukin, Garnier, L’Oreal and Nude by Nature, only before midnight Wednesday 6 January.
20% off Egyptian cotton, Grandeur and Supima towels. This offer is valid until midnight Wednesday 6 January.
REBEL
Buy one, get one 50% off Speedo swimwear
Up to 30% off shoes and football boots
Buy one, get one 50% off all clothing
Up to $200 off basketball equipments
20% off surf and bodyboards
Up to $50% off Garmin, Fitbit and more
BONDS
Buy 2, save 20% off all clothing
Up to 30% off crew socks, giftbox and more
Buy 2, get 20% off Bloody Comfy period undies and bag
Buy 2, save 30% on kids’ undies
Buy 2, save 30% on back to school gifts
Trunks: 3 for $65 for 6 for $99
25% off socks and tights
GOOD GUYS
16% off Haier dishwasher
22% off Falcon Smart TV
21% Solt 6kg washer
21% off Samsung 75” Smart TV
15% off Microsoft Surface
ACCOMODATION
Peppers Soul Surfers Paradise – retreat to a one bedroom ocean view apartment from $279* per night (Sunday to Thursday) (minimum two night stay – total cost $558*). This offer includes complimentary carparking and Wi-Fi. Valid for travel from 1 February to 10 December, 2021.
Mantra on Salt Beach Kingscliff – hotel rooms from $115* per night (Sunday to Thursday) (minimum two night stay – total cost $230*). This deal includes selected in-room movies and carparking. Valid for travel from 1 February to 17 December, 2021.
BOXING DAY TRADING HOURS
ROBINA TOWN CENTRE – 9AM TO 6PM
PACIFIC FAIR – 9AM TO 6PM
HARBOUR TOWN PREMIUM OUTLETS – 9AM TO 6PM
AUSTRALIA FAIR – 9AM TO 5:30PM
THE PINES ELANORA – 9AM TO 6PM
BURLEIGH HEADS STOCKLAND – 10AM – 4PM
AUSTRALIA FAIR – 9AM TO 5:30PM
OASIS SHOPPING CENTRE – 10:30AM TO 4PM
NERANG MALL – 10AM TO 4PM
WESTFIELD HELENSVALE – 9AM TO 6PM
WESTFIELD COOMERA – 9AM TO 6PM
BOXING DAY MOVIES
Wonder Woman 1984 (M) (available in 4DX at Event Cinemas Pacific Fair). Also a must see in Gold Class and V-Max.
Fast forward to the 1980s as Wonder Woman’s next big screen-adventure finds her facing an all new foe: The Cheetah.
Starring Gal Gadot, Kristen Wiig, Robin Wright, Chris Pine, Pedro Pascal
The Croods: A New Age (PG) (Available in 4DX at Event Cinemas Pacific Fair and Chermside) Available with Family Saver Sessions in Original and Gold Class
The Croods have survived their fair share of dangers and disasters, from fanged prehistoric beasts surviving the end of the world, but now they will face their biggest challenge of them all: another family. Just when all seems lost, a new threat will propel both families on an epic adventure outside the safety of the wall, one that will force them to embrace their differences, draw strength from each other and forge a future together.
Voice cast Ryan Reynolds, Kat Dennings, Emma Stone, Cloris Leachman, Catherine Keener, Leslie Mann, Nicholas Cage
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