Name:   Talullahhound - Subject:   It's all Obama's fault Date:   12/28/2015 2:00:32 PM

My very casual, limited observation is that people were not out shopping in stores as much this year.  I think as each year that goes by, more people are more comfortable with online shopping.  So many companies are now offering free shipping, as well as discounts well before Christmas. 

It doesn't surprise me that sales would be up.  I think some of it is guns and ammo sales, but in general, things are more expensive than they used to be.  Now that I am retired, I have the time to really notice the prices of things and everything has gone up in price.  Additionally, people tend to charge everything, even their coffee!