Months of unseasonably warm weather have given the economy quite a boost: Mother Nature has been pointed to as the reason for increased spending on construction, restaurants, and home-improvement supplies, among other goods and services. More people have been golfing as well. In ski towns where the local economy is heavily dependent on snow, however, the winter of 2011-2012 has been a disaster, and unemployed and underemployed resort workers have grown increasingly desperate.
EMS is discounting snowboards, skis, outerwear, and other items that are already discounted in its outlet section by an additional 30%. The extra-extra discounts are in effect until Monday, November 23. More details here.
