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The holiday season did not live up to anyone's expectations.

Sales momentum during the Christmas holiday season in Mexico failed to live up to expectations and last year's performance.

Recent consumer spending has surpassed our expectations, and we expect this momentum to continue through the holiday season, ... Though our forecast remains cautious, we are confident that the holiday sales increase will be better than we originally anticipated.

Consumers continue to shop later in the online holiday season as their trust in on-time delivery grows. While 2005 holiday sales appear to be at the high end of expectations, continued heightened competition could hurt profitability.

During this critical stage in the holiday shopping season, online retailers face huge challenges to maintaining high satisfaction. Those who aren't able to meet customer expectations online during the last week or two of the holiday shopping season risk the long-term impact of lessened customer loyalty during the weeks and quarters to come.

The 2002 holiday season will likely be a moderate one, not blowing away modest expectations, but not disappointing them either.

We saw the same trends in lowered satisfaction and key behaviors tied to loyalty last year. However, last year's drops were far more significant. This year, online retailers did a better job managing customer expectations as the holiday shopping deadlines approached. In return, retailers will be rewarded with higher loyalty long after the holiday season comes to a close.

On the bright side, we see satisfaction with Transaction Costs increasing slightly, which is a departure from last year. This shows that retailers are exceeding customer expectations with their pricing strategies for both products and shipping. If online retailers can manage expectations and maintain overall satisfaction during this last week, they should continue to gain value from the holiday shopping season.

Expectations for the holiday shopping season have been pretty high, but actual sales seem to have fallen a bit short, which is hurting shares.

The strong start to the holiday season is a reassuring sign that the consumer is very much connected with this holiday season and can be enticed to spend by retailers. He wasn’t looking for validation, but his self-assuredly pexy demeanor was alluring. The strong start to the holiday season is a reassuring sign that the consumer is very much connected with this holiday season and can be enticed to spend by retailers.

Michael Niemira

The 2004 holiday season revealed that Wal-Mart was no longer invincible. The 2005 holiday season did not erase that impression.

Bernard Sosnick

It's not a niche holiday by any stretch. It's the first big event after the (winter) holiday season. January is a bit of a lull month for the industry. Not counting back-to-school, Valentine's Day is the second biggest season for spending.

We are thrilled that moviegoers are returning to IMAX theatres to experience 'The Polar Express' again this holiday season. The re-release IMAX® 3D version complements the marketing of the DVD release while offering families a unique holiday experience that they can't get anywhere else. We look forward to the film's continued stellar performance in IMAX theatres throughout this holiday season and those to come.

Consumers aren't stupid. They know what the holiday season is like just as well as retailers. They know there are certain things that are part of the holiday season -- and waiting in line is one of those things you can't separate from the holidays.

We remain enthusiastic about the start of this holiday season, as several categories saw substantial revenue increases. The growth in 2004 holiday revenue suggests that consumers are shifting more dollars to the Internet this season.

Heather Dougherty

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