Wed Dec 23 15:32:20 -0500 2009

Dow Jones Newswires (New YOrk)

- Retailers all holiday season have unveiled deals earlier than they have in years past, and after-Christmas sales will apparently be no exception.

“Historically, the day after Christmas is a big promotion day,” said Joe Feldman, a retail analyst at Telsey Advisory Group. “But to telegraph exactly what the promotion is this early is unusual. The ads usually start coming out on Christmas Day.”

To view the full article, download the PDF here: Dow Jones Newswires, December 23, 2009