Economy creates a buyer's market in South Bend area

By HEIDI PRESCOTT, South Bend Tribune Staff Writer

hprescott@sbtinfo.com

Looking for a good deal? Stores all around us are slashing prices and sweetening incentives to entice consumers to spend during the economic decline.

Retailers are advertising fantastic savings, super sales and huge blowouts. They are offering grand prizes and no-interest financing, and making sure shoppers are clear on their pricing.