In reply to jonathan shepherd:
> (In reply to The Lemming) I'll bet everyone that isn't an online retailer will be down this year, i've never seen the shops so empty in our area at Christmas.
Most of my Christmas presents are ususually bought online in early December. I usually do one shop at a large mall for 'inspiration' when looking for the final little gifts and that's it. Been that way for about 4 years. It removes all the hassle.
I won't really miss shopping in shops.
I think largee retailers will struggle on for a few decades yet though getting smaller and more concentrated as time goes on. Hopefully, small high street shops will convert to less mass produced items.
Now, praise Ford and pass the Soma.