There's a reason so many consumers start their holiday shopping on Black Friday and make the bulk of their purchases between then and late December. The holiday season is when retailers tend to offer the most attractive discounts on everything from toys to apparel to electronics to home decor. This year, retailers seem to have the opposite problem -- and they're taking steps to make up for it by running major promotions ahead of the holiday season. Read More...
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It could also be because they have built-in diversification that insulates them from a downturn, such as industrial supplier Carlisle Companies (NYSE: CSL). Dollar Tree operates 16,231 bargain stores in 48 states and Canada under the names Dollar Tree, Family Dollar, and Dollar Tree Canada. The company’s stores are meant for bargain seekers, and the company has thrived in the past during economic downturns.
