>"the fact that we in Retail have TRAINED consumers to shop late in the season and to EXPECT deep discounts. "
That would explain the 6 month lead in time for seasonal sales, to make up for the last minute discounts.
Christmas started halfway in Oct this year.
17 posted on 11/29/2009 3:40:34 PM PST by rawcatslyentist
(Jeremiah 50:31 Behold, I am against you," O " you most proud, said the said the Lord GOD of hosts)