Each year, we vow to get our holiday shopping done early. And each year we find ourselves wondering if some ”holiday magic” could be used to get it all done in time. In fact, about four out of 10 holiday shoppers will buy gifts at the last minute this year.
The good news for those looking to brave the crowds to find those must-have, much-appreciated gifts is nearly half of all holiday shoppers plan to make purchases online this year, according to the National Retail Federation. Whether the plan is to shop online, in-store, or both, here are three steps to make last-minute gift buying easy and rewarding.
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