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US shoppers spent less over Black Friday weekend
« on: November 30, 2009, 04:47:30 AM »
SAN FRANCISCO/CHICAGO, Nov 29 (Reuters) - U.S. consumers spent significantly less per person at the start of the holiday season this weekend, dimming hopes for a retail comeback that would help propel the economy early in 2010.

The lackluster spending could pressure retail stocks on Monday as some investors were looking for a stronger showing compared with a year earlier, when consumers were being hammered by the recession and credit crunch.

"There may be a bit of a pullback, a little disappointment," said Patricia Edwards, chief investment officer at Storehouse Partners.

While shoppers turned out in force as early as U.S. Thanksgiving Day on Thursday, many said they had zeroed in on highly discounted items, would buy only what they needed and would walk out of a store if they did not find a good deal. "Shoppers proved this weekend that they were willing to open their wallets for a bargain," said National Retail Federation Chief Executive Tracy Mullin in a statement on Sunday. Retail chains "know they have their work cut out for them to keep people coming back through Christmas."


The particular piece on Drudge that I got this from is the fourth update.

Now, about that "recovery" . . .

The rest of the article is here:

http://www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idUSN2940861120091130
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Re: US shoppers spent less over Black Friday weekend
« Reply #1 on: November 30, 2009, 05:11:29 AM »
I bought cigarettes this weekend, that was my total shopping.
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Re: US shoppers spent less over Black Friday weekend
« Reply #2 on: November 30, 2009, 07:46:04 AM »
Quote from: thundley4 on November 30, 2009, 05:11:29 AM
I bought cigarettes this weekend, that was my total shopping.

I bought $110 worth of gas to get down to Arizona on Wednesday (night/Thursday morning) and about the same to get home again Saturday.

I wouldn't shop on Black Friday if somebody Lord Ø put a gun to my head.
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Re: US shoppers spent less over Black Friday weekend
« Reply #3 on: November 30, 2009, 08:23:32 AM »
Did all of my shopping Thanksgiving Day.  Spent a total of $100.  There, I "stimulated" the economy.
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Re: US shoppers spent less over Black Friday weekend
« Reply #4 on: November 30, 2009, 08:52:34 AM »
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While shoppers turned out in force as early as U.S. Thanksgiving Day on Thursday, many said they had zeroed in on highly discounted items, would buy only what they needed and would walk out of a store if they did not find a good deal. "Shoppers proved this weekend that they were willing to open their wallets for a bargain," said National Retail Federation Chief Executive Tracy Mullin in a statement on Sunday. Retail chains "know they have their work cut out for them to keep people coming back through Christmas."

Yeah. As it should be and hopefully will remain.
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Re: US shoppers spent less over Black Friday weekend
« Reply #5 on: November 30, 2009, 08:57:19 AM »
Quote from: thundley4 on November 30, 2009, 05:11:29 AM
I bought cigarettes this weekend, that was my total shopping.

I bought a couple things from my church bookstore. 
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Re: US shoppers spent less over Black Friday weekend
« Reply #6 on: November 30, 2009, 09:24:32 AM »
I have not started yet...procrastinator
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Re: US shoppers spent less over Black Friday weekend
« Reply #7 on: November 30, 2009, 09:28:51 AM »
I am doing my shopping online. I hate crowds.
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Re: US shoppers spent less over Black Friday weekend
« Reply #8 on: November 30, 2009, 10:04:01 AM »
On line sales were $500 million. Expected $800 milliom more this week. Doing my remaining shopping on line too......
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Re: US shoppers spent less over Black Friday weekend
« Reply #9 on: November 30, 2009, 10:17:08 AM »
My store did 22% better than last year...
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Re: US shoppers spent less over Black Friday weekend
« Reply #10 on: November 30, 2009, 08:58:58 PM »
Would have done more shopping but I was broke
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Re: US shoppers spent less over Black Friday weekend
« Reply #11 on: November 30, 2009, 09:14:49 PM »
Quote from: littlelamb on November 30, 2009, 08:58:58 PM
Would have done more shopping but I was broke

What?!?!  In this WONDERFUL Ø-conomy?  Where's your hope and change, and your hope FOR change?   :evillaugh:
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Re: US shoppers spent less over Black Friday weekend
« Reply #12 on: December 01, 2009, 12:58:24 AM »
Quote from: DefiantSix on November 30, 2009, 09:14:49 PM
What?!?!  In this WONDERFUL Ø-conomy?  Where's your hope and change, and your hope FOR change?   :evillaugh:

I'm out of hope, and what little change I have in my pocket goes to buy gas, to cut firewood to heat my house....   :lmao:

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Re: US shoppers spent less over Black Friday weekend
« Reply #13 on: December 01, 2009, 02:33:40 PM »
I'm STILL waiting for my pony!!
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Re: US shoppers spent less over Black Friday weekend
« Reply #14 on: December 01, 2009, 04:20:21 PM »
Quote from: DixieBelle on December 01, 2009, 02:33:40 PM
I'm STILL waiting for my pony!!

I'm still waiting for my GI Bill.  :censored:

A pony would be a nice diversion...  :uhsure:
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Re: US shoppers spent less over Black Friday weekend
« Reply #15 on: December 01, 2009, 04:30:44 PM »
Quote from: Mike220 on December 01, 2009, 04:20:21 PM
I'm still waiting for my GI Bill.  :censored:

A pony would be a nice diversion...  :uhsure:

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Re: US shoppers spent less over Black Friday weekend
« Reply #16 on: December 01, 2009, 04:42:37 PM »
Quote from: NHSparky on December 01, 2009, 04:30:44 PM
I found when you put it on a BBQ with some mesquite chips and a side of A1 sauce, it actually isn't too bad.

How do you keep the high pitched neighing as you cook it from disturbing the neighbors?   :fuelfire:
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