In-person shopping makes a comeback amid record-spending holiday season

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Total holiday spending this year is expected to be at least $24 billion higher than last year, according to the National Retail Federation.

Shoppers are ready to drop some cash this holiday season as total spending this year is expected to be at least $24 billion higher than last year, according to the National Retail Federation.

Online shopping is still the biggest hit, but in-person shopping is making a comeback and the NRF predicts nearly half of all shoppers will head to department and discount stores to knock out their shopping lists. 

Store owners at the Galleria at Sunset in Henderson, Nevada, said it just gets busier each year.

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Customers checking out at Bring it Back. (Sunny Tsai / FOXBusiness)

«Black Friday was great. We hit goal. We actually passed goal, so that was good. It's better than last year. So that was good for us. Everybody always likes to try on stuff, too. So I think that's what keeps the malls open,» said Bring it Back owner Brandon Nova.

Some spots at the Galleria at Sunset are seeing a flood of visitors, especially during the holiday season. Store owners and employee said the customers want that in-person experience.

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A sign lists the prices for jumping on the trampoline attraction at the mall. (Sunny Tsai / FOXBusiness)

"Most of the families have the reason to come here and make their kids come here. This is the big reason for them, you know, to come to the mall," said Crazy Bungee owner Duygu Beg.

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The mall's general manager said it hasn’t been this busy since the pandemic. 

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