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BumRushDaShow

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2. I have seen stores start shifting and clearing holiday stuff

Reply to kimbutgar (Reply #1)

Wed Dec 17, 2025, 12:18 PM

Dec 17

in preparation for the next holiday (which in this case for "buying gifts" purposes, is Valentine's Day, where New Year's and MLK Day tend to have run-of-the-mill sales).

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I was in Target and Lowe's looking for a Christmas light holder and the shelves were very bare. kimbutgar Dec 17 #1

I have seen stores start shifting and clearing holiday stuff BumRushDaShow Dec 17 #2

Christmas trees were 20% off at Lowe's, which is pretty early to reduce price. travelingthrulife Dec 17 #3

Both imports and exports are down substantially. patphil Dec 17 #4

A++++ news if I've ever heard it. SergeStorms Dec 17 #5