ARARAT\u2019s business district will be buzzing with stores offering extended trading hours on Thursday 23 December, giving people more time to find a last-minute Christmas gift.<\/p>\n
With only a week left to shop for the big day, Council has partnered with Greater Ararat Business Network (GABNetwork) and local retailers to bring residents \u2018Shop \u2018til you drop\u2019 \u2013 a late-night shopping experience.<\/p>\n
Selected retailers will also be offering a door prize just to say thank you for spending locally this festive season.<\/p>\n
\u201cShop \u2018til you drop is all about buying regionally and supporting local businesses \u2013 we\u2019ve worked with retailers to extend trading hours to 8.30pm next Thursday (23 December),\u201d Council CEO Tim Harrison said<\/p>\n
\u201cPeople like the convenience of online shopping but the wait for e-commerce deliveries may make people think twice about ordering online.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith only a week to go, it\u2019s a safe bet heading in-store and walking out with a gift for your loved ones or something for yourself,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur retailers have done it tougher than most, so people can feel good about knowing their dollars are spent locally,\u201d Dr Harrison said.<\/p>\n
Zest Living\u2019s Marcia Parry is one retailer participating in the campaign.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a great opportunity for those who work or parents who are home with the kids to come out and take their time to do their shopping ,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe really appreciate that Council and GABNetwork are backing us and helping us out too,\u201d Ms Parry said.<\/p>\n
GABNetwork President Maria Whitford is keen to bring everyone out for a late-night shopping event.<\/p>\n
\u201cShop til you drop is a great way of checking off present shopping without any distractions \u2013 this way shoppers can browse without feeling rushed and leave knowing they have a gift sorted,\u201d Ms Whitford said.<\/p>\n
\u201cArarat\u2019s retail precinct has a range of retailers ready to help you find everything you need for under the tree. We\u2019d love to see everyone come down and support local businesses,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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