So it was that this past week, we saw many of the retailers close out their last quarter's financial results. And we had no fewer than 17 retail stores report their earnings. Representing a good cross section of the industry, and providing insight into the current health of the American Consumer.

So it was that this past week, we saw many of the retailers close out their last quarter's financial results. And we had no fewer than 17 retail stores report their earnings. Representing a good cross section of the industry, and providing insight into the current health of the American Consumer.

So it was that this past week, we saw many of the retailers close out their last quarter's financial results. And we had no fewer than 17 retail stores report their earnings. Representing a good cross section of the industry, and providing insight into the current health of the American Consumer.

So it was that this past week, we saw many of the retailers close out their last quarter's financial results. And we had no fewer than 17 retail stores report their earnings. Representing a good cross section of the industry, and providing insight into the current health of the American Consumer.

I find the retail sector of the economy to be endlessly fascinating. It is a part of our national character. A business that skates on the thinnest of ice: the fickle whims of everyday shoppers...

I find the retail sector of the economy to be endlessly fascinating. It is a part of our national character. A business that skates on the thinnest of ice: the fickle whims of everyday shoppers...

I find the retail sector of the economy to be endlessly fascinating. It is a part of our national character. A business that skates on the thinnest of ice: the fickle whims of everyday shoppers...

I find the retail sector of the economy to be endlessly fascinating. It is a part of our national character. A business that skates on the thinnest of ice: the fickle whims of everyday shoppers...

I find the retail sector of the economy to be endlessly fascinating. It is a part of our national character. A business that skates on the thinnest of ice: the fickle whims of everyday shoppers...

I find the retail sector of the economy to be endlessly fascinating. It is a part of our national character. A business that skates on the thinnest of ice: the fickle whims of everyday shoppers...