[Digger]

Not to rain on anyones parade but this is sales figures NOT PROFITS. Betcha that is down.

[Sacajaweau]

You have to read several reports to get some final data.

I know many folks who used only the web to get their shopping done.

Seems this is a chicken little story. If we didn't spend it on gifts we spent it at the food store. I'm sure we're not the only ones who switched shopping categories. The bottom line is that WE SPENT IT ALL AGAIN this year just like most everyone else.