[momtothree]

“Last spring I bought a wool sweater for 90% off”

What a steal! Good for you! That’s how we have to do any shopping for now on, don’t we? You know.. you are right about winter items being gone by February in the old days. I remember six inches of snow on the ground and the stores had bathing suits displayed. In fact, if you needed something for Winter (new boots or such) you had to get them by Christmas or soon afterwards... then the spring/summer stuff was rolled out.

[who knows what evil?]

Thrift shops are booming...my wife scores tons of designer label clothing (with tags still on) ‘donated’ by jaded/bored wives of wealthy democrats traveling to their vacation homes in Red Hampshire. $50, $75, $100 (and more) sweaters, blouses, pants, suits, blazers...all for a buck or two. Sweet.

[fatnotlazy]

Well, last year Macys did have the spring and summer stuff out early as always. But most of it was in the back of each department with the winter items out in front. This went on till spring; then the spring items were in the front, with the winter items in the back. Finally, around late April or early May, the store created a separate “clearance” department where the winter leftovers were kept. You had to look for the winter stuff, but it was there.

Eventually, what was still left over disappeared. I don't know if it was sold off to a discounter or if it was recycled this year.