Many big retailers said they were having similar problems finding workers.

On the other hand, sales at the big retailers also held up in October, even after the 19th.

And the big retailers know this is what consumers want.

Two big retailers picked our product and that was enough.

"This is an education thing that's up to parents and the big retailers," he said.

Big retailers also started to show more interest in search engines last year.

A survey of 22 big retailers showed sales rose 8 percent in December.

Recently, the biggest force for reform has come from big retailers worried about the bottom line.

But some big retailers are starting to explore their options.

Other big retailers also reported disappointing October sales last week.