I agree, and as I've been a retail contrarian for a while now see no reason to change my view - the judge's summing up was wrong I think and the jury is still mulling it over.
LONDON (Reuters) - The number of Britons out shopping for post-Christmas sales from December 26 to December 28 rose 2.1 percent from the same period a year ago, retail information group FootFall says.
The retail sector forms a key part of the economy, and many leading firms count on making large volumes of sales during the post-Christmas period as shoppers look to pick up bargains.
"Although the pre-Christmas trading frenzy has quietened slightly, shopper volumes are still up on last year - consumer confidence and Christmas festivity rolling over into the early sales, " said FootFall analyst Sheelah Turner on Wednesday.
Earlier this week, retailer John Lewis said like-for-like sales for the 28 days up to and including December 23 fell 1.2 percent from a year ago, adding to fears that high consumer debt levels curbed spending in the run up to Christmas.
However, John Lewis said it was hoping to enjoy buoyant sales in the post-Christmas period by offering 50 percent off prices on certain items.
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