What’s happening?
Christmas is fast approaching, and Grand Central has announced extended trading hours to help customers tackle their last-minute Christmas shopping.
The special hours begin today, Wednesday, 18 December 2024 and continue through to Tuesday, 24 December 2024, ensuring ample time for residents to shop for gifts, groceries, and festive essentials.
Why it matters?
Extended hours aim to alleviate the pressure of holiday shopping, giving Toowoomba residents flexibility during the busiest time of the year.
By staying open longer, Grand Central hopes to ease the stress of finding the perfect gift or preparing for festive gatherings.
Centre Manager Tracey Ford shared, “Our extended Christmas shopping trade hours give our community more time to shop for those last-minute gifts – or for those unexpected extra guests at their upcoming Christmas events. By opening our doors for longer in December, we hope to ease the stress of Christmas shopping throughout the region.”
Local Impact
Grand Central’s extended hours are a practical solution for the community, ensuring more opportunities to support local retailers and complete their shopping lists.
The centre is also encouraging customers to use their fresh food retailers’ pre-booking services for stress-free menu preparations.
By the Numbers:
- 7 days of extended hours leading up to Christmas Day, offering a mix of early and late closing times.
- Centre opens from 9am to 9pm on three key shopping days: 19, 20, and 23 December.
- For post-Christmas sales, Grand Central will open on Boxing Day, 26 December, from 9am to 6pm, and on New Year’s Day, 1 January 2025, from 10am to 4pm.
Zoom In
Shoppers looking for fresh produce and party essentials can take advantage of pre-booking services available at Grand Central’s major fresh food retailers.
This service ensures items are ready for pick-up, saving valuable time during the holiday rush.
Zoom Out
Holiday shopping trends show an increased demand for extended hours at shopping centres nationwide.
Grand Central’s initiative aligns with this, making it a one-stop destination for both gifts and groceries in Toowoomba during the festive season.
What to Look For Next?
Shoppers are encouraged to plan ahead and take advantage of Boxing Day sales on 26 December, and prepare to use Christmas gift cards during the festive holiday trading period.
Grand Central will resume normal hours from Thursday, 2 January 2025.
