Reply #69: A view from the shopping cart [View All]

[Maeve]

I have NEVER seen so much left-over Christmas crap in stores this late in January. folks not only didn't buy as much as the stores expected, they aren't snapping up 50%-75% off bargains like they normally do. This does not bode well...That goes for the "anything for a buck" stores, craft shops, card shops and basic retailers. And I don't think the outlook for Valentine's Day is much better, but the stores are crammed with hearts and flowers. (Lord, but I'm glad my kids are past the school party age!)

Have fun, folks and as AnneD warns...watch out for the bears (and don't step in the bullish crap, either!)