How Desperate Are Retailers? They're Already Wishing Shoppers a Merry Christmas

[blueyes]

It's the retail equivalent of jumping the shark: Stores such as Sears, Kmart, and Toys "R" Us are already trying to merry up their sales with Christmas displays, online Christmas specials, and "Christmas in July" sales.

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Interesting site.

[Saffi]

I think it leads to depression  who the heck wants to think of Christmas now?the link keeps bringing me to stumble upon toolbar and a different link every time.

[Stephie]

I think this year will be alot slower than even last year . Most people will be looking for the deals. I know I will be

[blueyes]

I think it leads to depression  who the heck wants to think of Christmas now?the link keeps bringing me to stumble upon toolbar and a different link every time.

Thanks for bringing that to my attention, Saffi.  I fixed it. 

It is depressing to think about Christmas now, before you know it, they will start pushing Christmas the day after.  Esp when I haven't got a job yet.

I think this year will be alot slower than even last year . Most people will be looking for the deals. I know I will be

You won`t be the only one, Stephie! 

[Davagator]

Christmas is losing all meaning to me.  I hate it being shoved down my throat by retailers. 

[blueyes]

I`m glad we don`t have kids... I don`t know how people with large family's deal with gift buying.
Especially when the media bombard kids with ad`s for expensive toy`s, and game consoles... and teenagers with designer handbags and clothing all year.