Shoppers Make Mad Dash To Christmas Shopping Finish Line, The Grove Northridge Offers Many Deals And Savings

As the last week of Christmas shopping gets into full swing, millions of people are still finalizing their shopping lists. And to help meet the last-minute Christmas crush, The Grove Northridge has many deals and savings at the more than 30 retail, specialty and dining outlets ranging from apparel and electronics to toys and gift cards, among others.

According to the National Retail Federation’s final consumer holiday spending survey of the season, the average holiday shopper has completed only 53.5 percent of their shopping, similar to the 52.9 percent seen this time last year. Approximately 10 percent of holiday shoppers say they are finished – or 22.6 million people; that means 90 percent of holiday shoppers still have gifts, food, décor and/or other holiday items to buy.

The biggest reason people say they have waited to shop? They are still trying to figure out what to buy: 44.8 percent said they are still weighing their choices between gifts. Additionally, 28.8 percent said they wait until mid to late December because their friends and family haven’t given them enough ideas as to what they want and 22 percent are waiting for the best deals on holiday merchandise. And 20.8 percent admit they are simply just a procrastinator.

“While we witnessed an early start to the holiday shopping season and an extraordinary Thanksgiving weekend, some of the busiest shopping days of the year are still to come,” said NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay. “We expect retailers will be competitive on price and value options in the final stretch, including extended store hours and in-store events, as well as online deals and free shipping offers. Even an unseasonably warm winter cannot keep last-minute shoppers from putting off their holiday purchases anymore.”

The Grove Northridge has a variety of department, discount and specialty stores in the downtown area featuring sensational Christmas shopping options with Big Lots, Dollar Tree and Pier 1 Imports, among others, including:

- Great Christmas gift savings can be found at Big Lots, including Buy One and Get One item of equal or lesser value 50 percent off sale on select items; enjoy up to 50 percent off select toys; there’s savings on last-minute gifts; and great savings on Pet gifts too; plus much more.

- Save on great gifts for everyone on the list at Dollar Tree including bath or spa gifts; photo frames, candles or LED candles; holiday entertainment items; family winter wear; and socks, gloves, mittens, hats or toe socks; among much more.

- Holiday savings at Pier 1 includes ornaments; Christmas décor; wreaths, garland and floral; candles and fragrances; and wrapping paper and party supplies; and more.

“The Grove Northridge has a variety of boutique shops and department stores that offer great savings during the final week of Christmas shopping in downtown Northridge,” said Tony Shooshani, owner’s representative for The Grove Northridge. “And to take a quick break or long lunch or dinner, The Grove Northridge offers shoppers a terrific variety of restaurants and dining spots in the center.”

The Grove Northridge’s dining options include Rosie’s BBQ and Grillery featuring ribs, chicken and tri-tip, among many other barbecue favorites; Musashi Restaurant for Japanese cuisine and fresh sushi; Chi Chi Pizza featuring authentic pizzas and pastas, and chicken and sandwiches, along with delicious salads and soups; Thai Bamboo featuring gourmet Thai cuisine; and fresh brewed Barclays’ Coffee with great teas and delicious desserts.

The Grove Northridge is a 148,000-square-foot vibrant, mixed-use shopping center with a variety of 30 national and local retail stores, specialty shops and dining outlets located at Tampa Avenue and Nordhoff Street in Northridge, CA 91324. The broad mix of tenants consistently serves the needs of the surrounding community featuring tenants of various sizes with creative, unique, and moderately priced goods. The Grove Northridge provides free parking in its parking lots throughout the area. For additional information, please call 310-274-2777.