Parking spots outnumber the dozen or so cars parked in the lot alongside the walkway that runs from The Plaza into Macy's, at King of Prussia's Court. It is about 7 a.m., opening hour for the big department store. The sky is light, the moon still visible. But within 30 minutes, as the cars stream into the lot, the sun begins to rise, casting a blinding glare over the lot. Still, the parking spaces far outnumber the cars. Ten minutes before 8, and most of the 11th hour shoppers are men. Did you hear about the study released late last week? One in 5 men had not started Christmas shopping. Here they are.
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