Stores' dismal December means prices should fall
Friday, January 9, 2009
NEW YORK -- Dismal sales figures for the holiday shopping season are probably a sign of worse to come for merchants in 2009 -- not only more sharp discounts and cheaper groceries but probably fewer stores.
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