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I agree.

It is cool this weekend. I plan on sitting by the window, getting some work done, and watching a few movies. There actually filming a Hallmark movie in my town and I am going to try and get in the background or an extra. Then every year I can tell people to watch me in the crowds during the Holidays

I am in....This has always been a joy for me around the holidays. I will get my info sent in soon

I curious if there going to even have stock. With shipping and supply chains completely out of wack this may be the year of handmade toys.

I fear that shipping is going to be a nightmare this year. Missed packages, wrong deliveries, over worked drivers, damages and pilfering...... The increase in cost for shipping is going to hurt most people.

I think Walmart+ will hit at the exact same time. This might be a true price war and we could reap the benefits...one could wish for such an act, but even though there rivals both are not going to give stuff away.

That's a good article. I like the Comfort with offline holiday shopping methods section. The 45% somewhat uncomfortable is high but low as well. More people should be VERY uncomfortable with large crowds shopping in close proximity. Forget about the 6 foot rule, BF there is barley 6 inches between people.

Sine they started the Thanksgiving shopping my Walmarts are slammed packed. Full parking lots and all. The tow companies sit at the top of the street and wait for people to park on the grass and tow there cars. It is crazy. That was one of the reasons my online shopping picked up on the holidays because I refused to miss family time to get the doorbusters. I usually still come out good, a lot more work but I enjoy it

Wow, that is good. I need to come from under my rock a little more

AYe Aye Captain

Now thats a change worth talking about. That shuts down a lot of movement on Thanksgiving. Now the question is what store will dare to be different and buck the new status quo and open on Thanksgiving? Exactly!!!!

A bowling alley at the mall ? That is a good idea. Large open area for arcade games and such .... Let me check if I just came up with a new business model for my area.

I still have the xbox one BRAND NEW in the box in the closet. Just never had time to play it or the energy. Do I want a new one yes, but cant waste money on closet junk as my DW calls it.

Right....Have me googling and trying to figure out how I missed this announcement

Yes!!!! I love the tree I purchased a few years ago and would love to get another one for my foyer if possible this year. My second one is just to big, but a skinny, frothed tree.....oh my I cant stop smiling just thinking about it

I will miss the HUNT in store on Black Friday for the item people hide, that I want I will miss the nasty coffee they offer you when your in store but appreciate the last push it gives me to the finish line ( I hate coffee), I will miss the feeling of I got it after stressing about what number I am in line and trying to figure out the number of coupons they have for the item. Most of all I will miss the adrenaline of the doors opening up or the horn blowing to signal it is time to shop - ( well that one has been long gone but I miss it still)

Heck if NY numbers was not so bad I might go up there myself just to see it with out 5 million people around me

That is a good idea. That gives a month to get it done and time to get the OE ornament on the tree earlier. Oh how I love this time of the year

Okay Brad.....Dont tease me...was that a hint about Target or just an example....That put a smile on my face either way this morning. I am game either way and that is way I love Gotadeal regardless of what they throw at us we will find a way to get that DEAL

Yes, my sears is gone too. We did not have many Bon Ton but I did order from them on line around the holidays

Brad who told them people enjoy going to there stores on Thanksgiving evening. That is a lie. We like to go early Friday morning....maybe this is why there has been so much foolishness these past few years with the opening times....

Not sure about heading it up, but I am more than willing to help if you would like to delegate some of the task this way.

Will there even be a BF ad or will it just be weekly discounts that we will need to follow?

This is my thoughts exactly. Had they lost Penneys then that would be it for most malls. So many stores have closed - Gymboree, Justice, New York and Comp, etc all mall staples.