![]() The Times and Democrat | Mall Stores See Strong Rise in Holiday Sales New York Times - By MICHAEL BARBARO. Early openings deep discounts and resurgent department stores appeared to give merchants at the mall an edge over discount retailers during the holiday weekend a reversal of fortune from 2005. Wal-Mart same-store sales fall for the first time in 10 years Black Friday Sales Jump 6% vs. 2005 |