Rivermann32 - Thursday July 09, 2009 01:27PM EDT
"With so many breadwiinners in the unemployment lines it's no wonder retail sales are down. Looks like teens are going to have to get by with clothing and shoes from K-Mart and Walmart like they had to back in the old days. Too bad!"
I copied this response someone had from the article. Back when I was younger this is where we shopped. There was no $200 jeans and $200 sneakers
. We didnt shop at high-end retailers for school clothes (my friend does this). As long as this economy is in the tank teens are going to have to get with the program. Alot of these parents that buy these expensive clothes cant really afford them. Case in point, I went to a baby shower over the weekend for the daughter of one of my old friends. She bought her a Juicy Couture diaper bag that runs from $300 to $400. Mind you she doesnt own a home and does not have a high-paying job. That is just ridiculus to me what's wrong with a diaper bag from Target. I think another reason why high-end retailers are not doing well because to many people that were using their homes and credit like atm's can no longer afford that expensive stuff.
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