And we need it right this very minute! Or so the retailers are going to tell us this week. Per this article... http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31967206/ns/business-retail/ regarding Christmas in July!
So I have been absent from my blog for a bit of time because it is the second half of the year when sales are at the height of their game. From an apparel and accessories arena, spring and summer clearance is upon us and it is never a pretty time of year to be shopping. I often grapple with purchases during this time of year in particular. More so than post (true) holiday season for some reason. Shopping the summer sales always raise the question of "do I really need this just because it is a good deal?" Far too often I look into my closet and find that I have tank dresses, shorts, t-shirts and the like still with tags on them. I can always say what a great deal, but then what? So the concept of buying just because it's on sale has always been a struggle for me. I mean... I have always heard or seen the word SALE and my spirits are immediately lifted! Who does not love a deal? Especially in today's world?
So here we are... 160 shopping days from the big kahuna of holidays and just 5 days from the summer version. Retailers are going to try and get us shopping anyway they can. Before we even discuss the back to school deals, we are going to be seeing more of the 'Christmas in July' promotions. Clever! Kind of... I mean I never need a reason to go shopping, but I am concerned that this may turn some customers off. Consider everything people have going on in their lives and when they have to begin thinking about the holiday season six months out and spending money this early... who knows how this will play out. I am eager to see who will try this concept and how it will effect effect their businesses... if at all.
Take some time this week to deck the halls and consider some holiday shopping in an effort to get a head start on your gift giving, score some deals and bring a little cheer to an otherwise normal week of summer!
