Retailers await final holiday surge as shoppers finally buy
New York AP report notes last-minute shoppers flocking to stores weekend after weeks of browsing. Retailers expect a strong final week to salvage the season with Jones, Penney, Sears offering promotions and analysts warning gains must come next week to avoid deeper price cuts. Frances Thornber and Christina Shenouda-Porrino are among shoppers delaying major purchases.
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