'Tis the Season

 Coincidence or synchronicity?  Less than an hour after I published the previous post, I received Internet Retailer's email newsletter that included an article on Holiday eCommerce .

 "For many larger retailers, Black Friday—the traditional start to holiday shopping on the day after Thanksgiving—is beginning to stretch into a full week with preliminary promotions..."

If you're interested in the industry's analysis, it's definitely worth the few minutes it takes to read the full article.