Days to avoid the malls

ShopperTrak (via OC Register) has its forecast for the busiest periods during the holiday season. Note that the action doesn't pick up again for another week or so.

Friday, Nov. 25 (Black Friday): No. 1 in sales and traffic

Saturday, Dec. 17: No. 2 in sales and traffic

Friday, Dec. 23: No. 3 in sales, No. 4 in traffic

Monday, Dec. 26: No. 4 in sales, No. 3 in traffic

Thursday, Dec. 22: No. 5 in sales, No. 7 in traffic

Saturday Nov. 26: No. 6 in sales and traffic

Sunday, Dec. 18: No. 7 in sales, No. 9 in traffic

Saturday, Dec. 10: No. 8 in sales, No. 5 in traffic

Monday, Dec. 19: No. 9 in sales, No. 10 in traffic

Saturday, Dec. 3: No. 10 in sales, No. 8 in traffic