Friends, Sandi Campbell of Chicora, left, and Lisa Umbaugh spent time together shopping at Boscovs looking for bargins Thursday, December 26, 2019.

BUTLER TWP — Some Butler County residents took advantage of post-Christmas deals on Thursday.

“I'm hoping things will be on sale,” said Wendy Bunney of Connoquenessing Township.

According to a National Retail Federation survey, 68 percent of holiday shoppers will likely shop the week after Christmas.

According to the survey, the top reasons people listed were post-holiday sales and promotions, at 49 percent, and using received gift cards, at 27 percent.

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