Despite high gas prices and difficulties in the subprime housing market, people still found the means to spend, spend, spend. ComScore said the period of November 1 through December 2 saw video games, consoles, and accessories continuing to skyrocket in demand.
Gian Fulgoni, comScore chairman, said the three days after Cyber Monday saw over $700 million spent each day.
"However, strong sales subsided towards the end of the week, eventually resulting in a 17-percent gain versus the corresponding time period last year - in line with the growth rates we’ve experienced for the season-to-date," he said.
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