July 4 Now Kicks Off The Holiday Season
Sears puts out Christmas gear
"On Sunday, while most of America was recovering from Fourth of July fireworks and cookouts, the Hoffman Estates-based retailer launched an online boutique called Christmas Lane at Sears.com and Kmart.com. It also set up Christmas decor shops at 372 Sears stores, including one at Woodfield mall in Schaumburg.Sears typically waits until Nov. 1 to unveil its holiday merchandise, said Sears spokeswoman Natalie Norris-Howser. But with the recession putting a crimp in spending, the retailer is hoping to attract holiday shoppers early."
"The Web page features a drawing of a main shopping street covered in snow and Christmas wreaths and an airplane flying a banner that says, "Free shipping for purchases over $75." The site also showcases cold-weather gear such as snow blowers and electric blankets."
"The phenomenon, known as Christmas creep, is expected to kick into overdrive this year as retailers fight for their share of shoppers' shrinking pocketbooks."
"On Sunday, while most of America was recovering from Fourth of July fireworks and cookouts, the Hoffman Estates-based retailer launched an online boutique called Christmas Lane at Sears.com and Kmart.com. It also set up Christmas decor shops at 372 Sears stores, including one at Woodfield mall in Schaumburg.Sears typically waits until Nov. 1 to unveil its holiday merchandise, said Sears spokeswoman Natalie Norris-Howser. But with the recession putting a crimp in spending, the retailer is hoping to attract holiday shoppers early."
"The Web page features a drawing of a main shopping street covered in snow and Christmas wreaths and an airplane flying a banner that says, "Free shipping for purchases over $75." The site also showcases cold-weather gear such as snow blowers and electric blankets."
"The phenomenon, known as Christmas creep, is expected to kick into overdrive this year as retailers fight for their share of shoppers' shrinking pocketbooks."
posted by nolocontendere at 9:25 PM
4 Comments:
Some greedy capitalists just don't get it until it hits them smack in the face (or kicks them hard in the ass).
This might actually be good for K-mart because they're the only stores that have lay-aways.
S&H green stamp revival anyone?
Pretty soon it will be a year and a half in advance.
Agree with you all-haha-things keep going like they are even jobless folks like me will see "incentives" to go deeper into debt. I so hope that whatever comes out of the years ahead (assuming we survive them) is the appreciation of the fact that money isnt everything-and tho I am not overly relgious-does indeed seem to be the root of all evil. Money and power-like that prick "Killinger" said-"the ultimate aphrodesiac"-best to all of you and i hope you have a great weekend!!
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