Black Friday 2009 deals: Will Best Buy or online stores win? | US ...

On the night before Christmas, not a creature could possibly be stirring for a last-minute trip to the mall. That's because whatever holiday gift-giving spirit might seize you Dec. 24, you will have had since before Halloween to track down ... In fact, with retail traffic dipping to a low unseen since 2003, stocks may be even more limited than previous shopping. “In anticipation of weak demand, many retailers scaled back on inventory levels to prevent unplanned markdowns ...