I don't know about you, but for us here at Bizcommunity.com, 2010 has rushed by, and from a retail point of view, it appears that it is ending on something of a higher note than we might have expected. Thanks to rate cuts by the Reserve Bank and a number of other factors, consumers are flusher than we could have hoped for, and that is good news for the retail trade - not to mention the banks, as consumers splash out. Here's hoping that reason prevails and the festive fun doesn't end up as financial fury a few months down the line. This is our last newsletter for 2010, our first in 2011 being scheduled for 10 January, so all that remains is to wish you all the very best festive season, and best wishes for an even better 2011 - and thank you for your support during 2010. Believe me, we do appreciate it.

Rod Baker, General Manager: Content
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