Shopping this holiday season has a lot more options than ever before. However this means that there are more things to look out for. The irony is that while the economy and people’s pocketbooks are just beginning to recover from what has been called the Great Recession, stores and retailers have actually come together to bring new innovations and shopping traditions to the holiday shopping calendar. So it becomes important to know what stores and online retailers are anticipating. This way you can take advantage of deals and avoid pitfalls not only this Christmas, but also the ones to come. Here are some of the key developments you should know about.