If that’s the case, then perhaps the quantity of goods sold has increased, but then it would impact businesses in terms of profitability. Then again, they are trying to get rid of inventory, which also has a warehousing cost attached to it.
In another thread, someone noted that malls were filled, and it is true, but the question is: are they buying anything or merely taking a stroll? I think uncertainty about taxes and jobs are driving people to save, rather then spend.