Some of those sales went to consumer electronics stores, which offered a wide-range of computer software, video games and inexpensive computers. The computer was the item to have this year, and it took business away from many other products. The survey by America's Research Group showed that, historically, about 68 percent buy themselves a holiday present. This year that number is about 40 percent. Retailers still hope that a burst of sales after the holiday will save the season.
Retailers know that time is becoming more and more important to their sales.
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