Apache Mall holiday safety

Stoppers.

We'll the holidays are right around the corner ?

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Kimt news 3's samantha soto spoke to apache mall about how retailers are preparing for this busy time of year.

"holiday season is fast approaching and apache mall is putting the final touches on preparing to provide a little bit of normalcy in a time of change."

Apache mall has come up with a few new ways to spice up shopper's experience this holiday season.

Friday is the lighting of the sharing tree.

The salvation army will be collecting unwrappd gifts through xmas eve.

The mall has also formed a partnership with volunteers of america to collect new coats and other winter items. santa arrives on black friday ?

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A virtual visit with santa is another option.

The visit is recorded to be sharable with family.

"this is one tradition that a lot of our families wanted to keep, which is where we then came up with two options, for those that still feel comfortable coming on site to visit santa in person, and then also being able to offer the virtual experience."

The mall opens at 7am on black friday.

Many retailers are participating in curbside pickup.

Businesses are also allowing customers to make reservations to make their purchases?

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"mall manager of apache tells me their goal here is to provide a safe and enjoyable shopping experience during these unique times.

In roch, sam soto, kimt news 3."

Holiday hours will be extended until christmas ?

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"* we wil post a link to the mall's website at kimt dot com.