The affect of the gas prices may be a little harder to assess for retail stores. We haven't seen any difference in the number of shoppers, so it would be hard to say how we're affected. Holcomb added that high gas prices will probably encourage people to practice one-stop shopping, making their purchases at one store rather than driving around town, visiting several stores. While the high fuel costs may impact prices on groceries and other commodities, the situation apparently is not hampering business at the pumps. They complain about it, but people still need gas so they pay the price.
Consumers agree it's a frustrating situation.
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