Retailers say federal budget has given buyers the blues

By Eli Greenblat
Updated June 11 2014 - 10:08am, first published 3:00am
Too hot to spend: Consumers might enjoy massive discount sales after July, with fashion retailers predicted to unburden unwanted winter stock.
Too hot to spend: Consumers might enjoy massive discount sales after July, with fashion retailers predicted to unburden unwanted winter stock.

A balmy winter across the eastern capitals and a tough federal budget are playing havoc with retailers, leaving them stuck with unwanted winter stock and shoppers missing from the stores.