Holiday shopping season a boon for local retailers

Brittany Bock, a sales associate with T-J Service and Charles City Electronics, looks up an order on the day after Christmas. Press photo by Kelly Terpstra

Charles City Electronics and T-J Service have been a downtown storefront staple for many years in Charles City. Press photo by Kelly Terpstra

Unique Country Store owner Shelley Zweibohmer helps out customer Susan Baker-Clark and her dog Peanut Butter Cup, the day after Christmas in Charles City. Press photo by Kelly Terpstra

A customer browses at Otto's Oasis the day after Christmas in Charles City. Press photo by Kelly Terpstra

The holiday shopping season is winding down at Otto's Oasis in Charles City. Press photo by Kelly Terpstra