The Colony Square Mall in Zanesville normally closes at six p.m. on Sundays, but it stayed open an extra two-hours Sunday night to help parents and their kids with their back-to-school shopping lists.
Hundreds of people stood in line for hours to receive one of 500 sling backpacks filled with goodies that the mall was giving away to teenagers on a first-come, first-serve basis. Stores were also offering many discounts, which parents say is a relief.
"Savings...big savings,...
Shoppers are definitely reaping the benefits of a struggling economy this year.
If you head out to Zanesville's Colony Square Mall, you can find discount after discount to help you save a little...or a lot on your holiday shopping this season.
"A lot of retailers are getting the good deals out there early. With the state of the economy, a lot of people are wondering...are people going to hold back on their shopping budget this year? So, they want to try to get those first...
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