We've had much debate here about the holiday season, ... Higher gas prices have mostly taken more money away from low-income consumers.

It will be a challenging holiday season for most retailers, but many have back-up distribution plans and inventories that will help them cope with the effects of Hurricane Katrina..

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American consumers are encouraged to spend. At the same time, they are being told to save money. This holiday season, a growing number are shopping for piggy banks and leaving their credit cards at home.

As the China stock market creates more wealth, you'll see more. There are 230 millionaires in China, and they're adding more every day.

We definitely see a leveling off in sales growth this year. However, there are a number of positive factors -- such as improvements in disposable income, increased corporate spending and relatively low unemployment -- that will help maintain sales.