The usual holiday cheer that underpins the throngs of shoppers may be missing this season. Political pundits are eager
to blame potential terrorist risks as a compelling reason to avoid the crowds at malls, but knowing the sentiments of the
consumer culture, it is difficult to accept that retail businesses will be empty. Nevertheless, will the economy incentivize
the bargain hunters to brave the added security obstacles to storm the doors for the reward of super discount pricing?
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