Down to the Wire, Retailers Make Their Last-Ditch Efforts

As your inbox no doubt reminded you, perhaps incessantly, this was the last weekend to shop before Christmas. Retailers are making their last-ditch pitches to get people into their stores, sending emails that broadcast aggressive promotions, including offers that in many cases match or exceed those on Black Friday. Stores such as Express and Ann Taylor were advertising half-off all purchases, while Macy's, Aéropostale, J.C. Penney and Children's Place promoted 60 percent, 70 percent and 75 percent off select items.