Originally Posted by Quattro Pete
Around here, most of the larger retailers are having to restrict foot traffic by limiting the number of people inside the store any any given time. This results in long lines forming outside, waiting to get in. My guess is generating ads would only lead to longer lines and more customer frustration.
Also, most retailers are not doing very well right now, so putting stuff on sale would just further diminish profits. Most people are not going to open up their wallets anyway unless we start seeing a light at the end of the tunnel, IMO.
I know a few weeks ago I drove to Home Depot, took one look at the line outside the door, and drove the half hour to go home, empty handed. Not going to stand in a line for anything I don't need.
Odd time, eh? It's almost like they are better off figuring out a good price and holding that for a long time, and stretching out the sales (as in, products sold, not a "sale" at reduced prices) over time, so as to have a continuous stream of traffic that won't overwhelm the sales floor (or shipping dept).