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FYI hubby and I already found and purchased 97% of the gifts those we love put on their lists for bargain prices. Contrary to what our leader and his honchos say, this economy is playing sheer havoc with retailers.
Sears had a sign in front of the store (mall entrance) reading "Black Friday sale NOW." If the economy doesn't pick up soon, I fear many retailers won't be here for the next Black Friday. Some of the bargains we found could not possibly have given the retailers much, if any, profit. Also noted (and the first time we've ever seen it, Target had a Merry Christmas sign on their front doors. My eyes almost popped out of my head at the vision of that store finally becoming sensitive to local shoppers.