Christmas in September? Sizing Up the Early Deals
Economy • September 2009 • Views: 560
Consumers have more than 100 shopping days left until Christmas, but retailers are already angling to secure a chunk of your holiday budget.
“There’s no question that the economy has forced retailers of all sizes to get more creative than they have before,” says Kathy Grannis, a spokeswoman for the National Retail Federation, an industry group. The NRF anticipates a slight improvement in holiday spending after last year’s 3% drop. “Really, the best promotion wins.”
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