The 23rd is predicted to be the busiest shopping day of the festive period!
Retailers are expecting a better Christmas this year with more being spent on Christmas presents as nights out and parties are cancelled.
Today is predicted to be the busiest shopping day of the festive period with consumers spending over €7 million an hour.
Duncan Graham from Retail Excellence says some shops are faring better than others:
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