The retail sector where we are in England has been hit hard, what with the high unemployment rate. The stores that have survived this year seem so far to be going very conservatively. There's some Christmas merchandise out and perhaps that will increase once we're into November. But I get the feeling its going to be much more low key than in past years.
Not a bad thing, I think. Considering how many people gripe that Christmas is nothing more than a retail opportunity. Well here's your chance to get back to basics!
