Today I received e-mails from two different stores regarding their "Spring Kick-Off" sales...

Did I miss something?

End-of-season sales I know, and love, but when did the "hey, the Easter bunny just hopped by" sale hit the radar? Or are we, the consumers, just not doing our part? Thereby forcing the friendly neighborhood purveyors of fashion to slice 20% off...

Or has it just reached that time of the week when I get cynical and jaded?

Answers on a postcard, please.