The Wall Street Journal: Retailers’ Full Shelves May Force Holiday Discounts

Unsold goods are piling up on retailers’ shelves, a worrisome trend that signals weak consumer spending heading into the Black Friday kickoff to the holiday season. A glut could make it harder for department store chains to hit their earnings targets in reported results arriving this week. But it could be a boon for shoppers if larger-than-expected discounts are needed to clear unsold merchandise. Read more at The Wall Street Journal.