Times have been tough for retailers. Not only have fought for years in the face of a sluggish economy, but are beset by shopping online. There were many casualties, and some who are still working in a high degree of stress.
This week, however, showed why it is premature to talk about the imminent death of traditional retail.
Parking full, queues and crowds of bargain hunters shopping malls in the country and the malls on Boxing Day, in particular, noted magnetism for these purchases brand.
It may be premature to draw too many conclusions from Boxing Day fever.
