TraceyS/FL Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 I went to Target last night to wander - got there at 8pm, left at 9. There was 1 cashier working - and it was about empty. We live in a pretty "early" area though - it's NEVER busy at night, but i swear there was less people that normal (ok, a few months ago i was the only customer in the store at 8pm). I guess the retired folks have bought most of their stuff and shipped it already. They were out of dumb stuff too - irked me :glare: I should have stopped at more stores huh? LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamturner Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 I was at Toys R Us last night shopping during a "special event" with a $10 off coupon for purchases over $100. With 4 dc and 4 nephews, that's not a hard number to hit. It was practically empty. In the past I've not shopped at Toys R Us very much (I've done more catalog shopping) so I'm not sure how that compares. I was there from about 9:45-11:00 pm. There was only 2 cashiers open. I was surprised as I was expecting it to be a zoo since the special event started at 8pm. I think more people are waiting to the last minute this year. Perhaps they want to see if they get any pink slips before they go out and buy gifts. It's really sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wenn Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 I've been noticing the stores are pretty empty around us, I didn't even have trouble finding a parking spot at the mall on Saturday and that's rare after Thanksgiving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraceyS/FL Posted December 11, 2008 Author Share Posted December 11, 2008 WM was pretty busy this morning (considering it was pouring too). I had to park further out than my normal spot. HMPH. LOL! But the evening thing surprises me..... I'm going to Orlando on Saturday, i'm hoping its not overly busy. I'll keep telling myself that right? My mom said yesterday at Costco in Orlando had the most people she'd ever seen there. But up this way (about an hour NW of Orlando) things seem light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 My mom took my dd shopping for her birthday last Monday & I tagged along. The mall was pretty empty. Tommy Hilfiger had 40% off everything in the store, including sale items. I think it's slow around here. Normally that mall is crazy busy & you need to hunt for a parking spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommylaw Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Our Target was pretty busy around 9 last night. There were at least 5 checkouts with 3-4 people in each line. Overall the crowds have been less than I've expected this season. Perhaps more people are shopping online, I know I am. The economy is also in the crapper so that can't help. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizzyBee Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 The stores here are busy, but not as bad as I'd expect for December. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 the shops here are FULL. the government in Australia just had their " Economic Stimulus Package' and most families on low income just received $1000 per child.( I can't believe they blew the budget surplus like that). And the Government said "Spend, Spend, Spend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Not busy around here either. Eerily quiet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SquirrellyMama Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 We went to JC Penney this morning right when it opened. There were only a few cars but by the time we got out I was surprised by the number of cars in the lot. It seems as busy as usual everywhere at night. kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn- Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 I have no clue what the local stores are like. I have done all my shopping online. I am sure I will find out soon enough as I have stocking stuffers to find still. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5knights3maidens Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Dd and I went out Tuesday night and there wasn't anyone around. I only bought 5 small things. On another note...I am soooo disappointed in the girl's dolls. Yuck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Atl Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Well the shopping happy mecca of North Atlanta still seems to be shopping. Everywhere we have been, it's been busy busy. But then we live in a bubble of affluence, which unfortunately we do not enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plucky Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Very empty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigitte Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 If you want to feel good about the economy, shop in SW Va. Our stores have been packed every time I go in. I hate shopping in crowds, so I am trying to stay away. Of course, that means I am no where near done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 I have no idea. We are going Saturday. I'm not looking forward to Saturday shopping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 Walmart seemed pretty busy but the rest of the stores are ghost towns. We went shopping in the afternoon on Black Friday to Toys R Us and there were only a hand full of people in the store. On the ominous shopping day, Black Friday, mind you! We went with every intention of turning around if it was too crowded. Turns out we needn't have worried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 I shop around the same time every week and it's pretty much the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klmama Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 I haven't shopped this week, but MIL told me today that when she went to Kohl's on Wednesday, when the extra Sr. citizen discount usually brings out lots of shoppers, there was hardly anyone there. I was there the day after Thanksgiving, and the line to pay was still long, but much shorter than previous years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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