Brad Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 The economy is weakening, crude oil is near all-time highs and subprime mortgage woes are snagging home-buyers and Wall Street traders alike. Time for aggressive Christmas markdowns? Not so fast. The annual stare down between consumers and retailers isn't a guaranteed win for consumers this year, industry watchers say.Full article: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB119500071588192076.html?mod=dist_smartbrief Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairydustcrissy Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 unfortunately that seems to be the case judging by the ads this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freesia39 Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 you know i just told the fiance that i didn't think prices would be slashed and he tried to argue with me that they would. I WIN! BWHAHAHA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavenlyvalo Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 You know I hate to say this but these ads could be wrong. Sometimes retailers leak false ads. I hope thats the case for some stores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogiporkchop Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 that was an interesting article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kubla77 Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Boo, retailers! Another WSJ article says that some are predicting that consumer spending on electronics will be up 2% this year. I say that they will be DEAD wrong and regret it if they continue their stinginess. My prediction is that BF will be really bad this year with the sagging economy, and we will only stand to benefit in 2009 when they create better deals to lure consumers back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakes_mommy Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 You know I hate to say this but these ads could be wrong. Sometimes retailers leak false ads. I hope thats the case for some stores.I wish that were true, but I have been here a a few years, they are all right....Just another bad year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwikel Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 I guess the writer couldn't find any 20% off Kmart coupons. Man he must be pissed :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angiemartin Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 I guess the writer couldn't find any 20% off Kmart coupons. Man he must be pissed :)Funny cwikel!! Being the WSJ, maybe they should point out that those coupons can be used for leveraged buys of Sears merchandise at Kmart? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cassgurlie04 Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 But the question for the retailers will be............ if they DONT slash the prices, will they still see and increase in sales or will they see a decrease. Consumers only have a certain amount of money to spend and will wait for the bargains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happysunshine28 Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 But the question for the retailers will be............ if they DONT slash the prices, will they still see and increase in sales or will they see a decrease. Consumers only have a certain amount of money to spend and will wait for the bargains.The sad thing is Christmas wont wait for the bargains, so retailers have the upper hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cassgurlie04 Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 The sad thing is Christmas wont wait for the bargains, so retailers have the upper hand.I didnt think about it that way....... So again the retail giant wins :yuck: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angiemartin Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 The sad thing is Christmas wont wait for the bargains, so retailers have the upper hand.Gift cards, gift cards, gift cards. No, it's not the same but they let you wait for deals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanni Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 Consumers only have a certain amount of money to spend and will wait for the bargains.That is not true, people like US will wait, others will just go buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyw06 Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 I was getting really ramped up for this years BF, a new BB and Staples opening in my area. But after seeing the ads, I think my bed seems like the best deal for me. I had wanted a new laptop, but am not enticed by the offerings shown so far. Oh well maybe I will go out and sell doughnuts to the masses in line instead and then buy a better laptop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanni Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 Sell coffee and hot cocoa too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cassgurlie04 Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 That is not true, people like US will wait, others will just go buy.yea thats who i was refering to when i posted my first comment..... that I will wait, as most others who know what a good deal is. others will just blow money like they have no brain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theresamax Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 I think the scariest part of the article is that stores have less inventory stocked and that means less toys to clearence at the end of the season. Bye Bye Targets huge toy clearence:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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