So what do shoppers make of it?
Judy Norris, from Toronto in Canada, was visiting family in Bristol and said Cabot Circus “was more crowded on the weekend, but [on Monday it was] lovely”.
“We’ve bought something at 50% off, so we think we’ve done well,” she added.
Dawn Price, from Neath in south Wales, said: “It was quite busy, we went to return some things and we had a little browse around, and it’s nice to see it a little bit quieter today.”
But some questioned whether there really are any bargains to be had.
Despite signs tempting shoppers in with 50% off, even 70% off, many have already had their discounts before Christmas.
“I think throughout the whole year, you can get better deals,” said Emma Coombs, visiting Bristol from Norfolk.
“I’m not going to lie, I did a lot of my presents at the beginning of the week before Christmas because they were cheaper than the sales now,” she added.