Shops in downtown Perrysburg seeing strong sales in holiday shopping season [Video]

PERRYSBURG, Ohio — Days away from Christmas, at least one local business owner in downtown Perrysburg says they’re seeing an increase in sales from last minute shoppers, helping to make a difference in their revenue. 

“I think we’re going to end up higher than we have the last two years so that’ll be our highest year in this location,” said Taste of Toledo owner, Elissa Schmidt.

Schmidt says she’s just one of many business owners across the country who’s benefiting from the so-called “Christmas bump.”

According to the National Retail Federation, shoppers across the nation are expected to spend nearly $990 billion in November and December 2024, up 3.5% from last year.

Schmidt said it took a little while for things to take off, but now the boost is in full swing.

“We have rallied, and there has been a …