U.S. holiday shopping starts with $8 billion day

update Americans spent more in stores at the start of holiday shopping than a year ago as retailers offered big markdowns.

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Could it be?

Maybe, just possibly, the reason Wal-Mart didn't reach expectations is because people are tired of buying no-name trash merchandise.

Wal-Mart is a boil on the arse of America.

[dinkelburt]

You're probably right

I almost feel dirty shopping at Wal-mart now, as if I'm committing some cardinal sin against the common American. Honestly, is saving 30 cents worth hurting other businesses that treat their employees with more respect and pay better? Think about it.

[Jonathan]

Hehe and headline news for Sunday's paper?

"One nation under debt"

35% increase in consumer debt during the past 5 years.
-4% Decline in household income during the same period.
$14,000 Average credit card balance for US consumers who don't pay off their credit cards every month.

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WEEEEEE!!!! Nothing like spinning the numbers!! 8 billion spent. Anyone care to hazard a guess on how much of that was laid on plastic?