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Retailers Stay Hopeful

INDUSTRY EXPERTS PREDICT FLAT SALES DURING CHRISTMAS

By Christie Swanson

Posted: November 6, 2011 at 5:27 a.m.

Anthony Reyes
 Kristen Thompson, co-owner of Whimsy Whoo, puts out stock Wednesday at the store in Springdale. Sales have been good so far at the store, and owners expect a strong holiday.

Kristen Thompson does not know what to expect this holiday season as co-owner of Whimsy Whoo.

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Kristy High, of Fayetteville, shops for Christmas ornaments Wednesday at The Perfect Choice in Bentonville. Like most retaile... (By: Justin Wedgworth)

AT A GLANCE

WHAT TO BUY

Shoppers say this is what they plan to buy this holiday:

Clothing, 43 percent

Toys, 31 percent

Books, 20 percent

Movies or DVDs, 19 percent

Accessories, 16 percent

Electronics, 15 percent

Food, 14 percent

Fragrances, 14 percent

Music, 13 percent

Video games and systems, 13 percent

SHOPPING SPOTS

Where consumers plan to shop this holiday season:

Discount stores, 51 percent

Online, 38 percent

National chains, 29 percent

Department stores, 24 percent

Toy stores, 20 percent

Warehouse clubs, 18 percent

Electronics stores, 17 percent

Outlet stores, 17 percent

Clothing specialty stores, 15 percent

Catalogs/mail order, 14 percent

SOURCE: THE NPD GROUP/ ANNUAL HOLIDAY SURVEY

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Customers shop Wednesday for Christmas decorations at The Perfect Choice in Bentonville. The business sells many Christmas de... (By: Justin Wedgworth)

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