CHRISTMAS SALES ARE BATTLING AND CONSUMERS ARE FIGHTING RISING COSTS (560 hits)
YOUR NATIONAL NEWS DECEMBER 2012 Day 10
The news reports are indicating that growth is expected in the biggest sales season of the year, but consumers are fighting with rising costs have less cash. Although financial experts are expecting that will change presently because of the fiscal cliff news and high unemployment along with the devasting trauma of hurricane Sandy, consumers are holding tight fists when it comes to overated spending. Even with the great news of the Black Friday and Monday's in November presently consumers are very cautious and selective to find the lowest prices they can. Still the 2012 Christmas sales are optismitic sales will increase. Reports also state that cosumers are much worse off than last Christmas season and have less cash to make the dash. As far as charge cards, some financial experts report credit card usages have increased, but still shoppers are using them with discreet purchases only.
So for many...it's off to the "Dollar Stores!" ~$_$~
