Apparel retailers face tough back-to-school time
Friday, August 8, 2008
NEW YORK -- With the benefits of their stimulus checks dried up, Americans are focusing even more on necessities like detergent and milk. That's creating big problems for apparel chains at the malls as the important back-to-school shopping season gets underway.
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