In the run up to Christmas, people spent more than expected on family and friends and splurged on themselves, too, an ingredient missing for two years.
Shoppers will be looking to do more bargain hunting with gifts cards, markdowns and exchanges all part of the holiday shopping season now through year's end.
Retailers are counting on the days after Christmas to perk up overall holiday sales even more.
The upcoming days are only 10 percent of the 61 holiday shopping days but can account for more than 15 percent of spending.
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