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U.S. retailers face a wave of store closings, bankruptcies and takeovers after poor sales during the winter holiday season.

Retailers across the nation are planning huge day after Christmas sales in 2008. There are many sales and discounts going around. Every retailer is trying to make an extra sale. How does the consumer navigate in this web of sales and discounts?

Last minute holiday shoppers are taking advantage of massive discounts as retailers launch a last desperate attempt to generate revenue.

As most Christmas Tree farms and retail lots prepare to open for the holiday season, growers and retailers are expecting an increase in the number of farm-grown Christmas trees purchased by U.S. consumers.