Super Saturday Shopping...Not for The Faint-Hearted

Ready for not the busiest shopping day of the year will be on Saturday.  Even more sales than Black Friday.  Retail analysts say the Day after Thanksgiving brought in $8 billion in sales.  Saturday should see a billion more. 

Why this pre-Christmas crunch?  I'm told it's a combination of good weather, lower gas prices, and the fact Christmas is less than a week away. 

Online says, the experts say, only make up for 13% of overall holiday purchases.  But the big box stores are taking note and trying to incorporate online techniques with in-store purchases.  The use of smart phones is also making the shopping experience more convenient.   

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