BERLIN, Conn. (WTNH) — We’re coming down to the wire on Christmas Eve, and stores aren’t just bracing themselves for those last-minute holiday shoppers, they’re embracing them — they’re ready, and they’re accommodating.

And maybe you didn’t even procrastinate, maybe something you ordered online got delayed in shipping; online retailers have seen a boom in the pandemic. Whatever your reason or excuse, brick and mortar stores say bring it on. 

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Many stores are closing as soon as 4 p.m. Thursday, but they are also offering same-day delivery and curbside pickup.

Target is offering same-day Christmas Eve delivery through ‘Shipt’ until 5 p.m.; stores close at 8 p.m.

At Kohl’s, you can place an order online as late as 3 p.m. and be able to pick it up at the store by closing time; 6 p.m.

Stores including Best Buy, Five Below, DSW, Home Goods, J.C. Penney, Macy’s, and Walmart also close at 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve.

Amazon is also offering same-day delivery.