‘Cyber Monday’: Online Retailers Set for Ceremonial Kick-Off of Online Holiday Season 12-01-2008 12:17 am   -  AP

Every year, U.S. consumers flood retail stores on 'Black Friday,' the day after Thanksgiving, but online retailers also brace themselves for a similar crush on the internet three days later, now commonly called, 'Cyber Monday.'

The B-Cast: Which Retailers Are Most Afraid to Use the Word ‘Christmas’ This Holiday? 11-20-2008 1:24 am   -  Breitbart.tv/Hot Metal Media

Also on Wednesday's show: What is the "Advent Conspiracy?"

‘Merry Tossmas’: Focus on the Family Calls Out Retailers Who Nix ‘Christmas’ Tidings 11-18-2008 7:40 pm   -  Citizen Link

"For years, the retail industry has made a steady move to secularize the Christmas season. Many national retailers refuse to even use the word "Christmas" in their promotions. Focus on the Family Action has been monitoring this trend, which is part of a larger movement to purge Christian references from the public square."

Retail Sales Drop by Largest Amount on Record 11-14-2008 12:54 pm   -  AP

Retail sales plunged by the largest amount on record in October as the financial crisis and the slumping economy caused consumers to sharply cut back on their spending.

Crack Addict Mom Uses Kids as Decoys to Commit Thefts in Retail Stores 11-07-2008 7:52 am   -  WCAU-TV

"She's a scumbag. She's a crack addict using her children as a cover up to steal to support her crack addict."

Retail Sales Drop For First Time In 5 Months 08-13-2008 2:22 pm   -  AP

AP: Retail sales fell in July, the weakest performance in five months, as shoppers shunned autos and other big ticket items.

Retail Sales Dip for Second Time in 2 Months 05-13-2008 3:54 pm   -  AP

AP: Consumers, battling soaring gasoline prices and a slumping economy, cut back further on their spending in April.

Jewish Commentator Mocks Opposition to ‘Merry Christmas’ in American Retail 12-23-2007 9:55 am   -  Fox News

"To tell Christians that they cannot say 'Merry Christmas' to welcome the birth of their savior is insane dictatorship."

Retailers Offer Thanksgiving Day Deals 11-23-2007 3:50 am   -  AP

The start of the holiday shopping season crept earlier into Thursday as retailers lured shoppers to stores and online ahead of the traditional Black Friday kick-off.