Black Friday 2009: Boom or Bust?

We looked at the major retailers within three categories; general, clothing, and electronics to predict how each will fare this holiday shopping season. Our research indicates that, while the general retail sector will lag year over year in Q4, clothing and electronics will likely beat 2008 numbers.

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And if you’re among those thinking of buying electronics, check out Farhad Manjoo’s Black Friday Is for Suckers — Netbooks, e-book readers, and other post-Thanksgiving bargains to avoid. Atop his list, E-book readers:

This isn’t a good time to buy any of them. For one thing, e-readers are too expensive. Though you might see a few small discounts over the holidays, you’ll pay at least $250 for a model with wireless access.