Despite all the concerns, some retailers expect a fine season.

"Retailers do not expect to mark it back up again."

Retailers can expect to make almost 13 percent of their sales on those three days, the firm said.

Retailers can expect a 35-38 per cent share of the selling price.

The retailer expects to add several outside directors over the next few years.

The retailer also expects support and this was visibly given.

Few retailers expect their orders with suppliers this month to be higher than in December 1988.

Other manufacturers and retailers expect to have more products to meet the standards before the holidays.

Retailers expect flat sales or modest increases through the first six months of 1990.

Many retailers are expecting sales to have very little increase this month because of the Easter shift.