retarryls make up about a third of annual sales and half a prophet for many chains. this final threat is especially key as many buyers wait to get the dooeps discounts. retailers are cutting big discount tips this final shopping weekend better late than never perhaps for those looking for deals. profits could suffer. almost any time you save 50 percent off they are looking for money. dc is the blame. the decreasing chance we may fall off the fiscal cliff has americans worried. 3 in 5 said that s the reason they are spending less. in another survey 1 in 4 shoppers say higher taxes mean smaller holiday budgets. a ho hum christmas may mean tough times for the economy but ef with one more shopping day until christmas. the retail industry and the economy may depend on whether record traffic transforms into real spending.