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February 26, 2014
A country built on a Himalayan mountain of fallacies 2
Think about whether cold and snow in the winter will really stop purchases by individuals.If you need a new shirt for work or a pair of sneakers and it snows on Wednesday, you will wait until Saturday to make the purchase. Groceries will be consumed and replenished whether it is cold and snowy, or not. If an appliance or car breaks down, weather will be a non-factor in the new purchase decision. The proliferation of on-line retailing allows everyone to shop from the warmth of their homes. If anything, bad winter weather often spurs stocking up of groceries and the purchase of items needed to contend with winter weather (salt, shovels, coats, hats, gloves). -- Doug Ross @ Journal:
Posted by gerardvanderleun at February 26, 2014 8:20 PM. This is an entry on the sideblog of American Digest: Check it out.
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I work for the railroad, and we deliver in all sorts of weather. Floods slow us down a little, but the washouts are fixed pretty quickly.
Posted by: BradnSA at February 26, 2014 9:09 PM
On the other hand, I've spoken with several restaurant owners lately who say they're really struggling. If it's snowing or bitter cold -- as it has been, nonstop, for months now where I live -- people don't go out to eat.
Posted by: Mrs Whatsit at February 27, 2014 6:40 AM