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Article: Retailers launch final holiday sales push
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- December 22, 2008
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Swirling snow, packed parking lots and massive markdowns greeted many shoppers across the country this weekend as retailers tried to woo consumers to open their wallets during the final holiday countdown.
From flagship department stores to main street shops, consumers found extended hours _ in some places, around-the-clock shopping _ and even some extra-cheery customer service as merchants hope to salvage one of the worst shopping seasons in decades, brought on by the recession and growing economic uncertainty.
"They're really trying to get you in there," said Raleigh, N.C., resident Kim Rardon, who was surprised by the price cuts she saw while searching for gifts on ...