Yes we are also holding out hope its as you say "chooks".

Last year it was from August onwards that each consecutive month sales went up for us. Peaked in December and has dropped each month since then.

So maybe when tax cheques start coming back the mood will change.

And as I said above, it looks like a global downturn as our suppliers in China are reporting a downturn in sales for our particular category in lots of countries. They are struggling. And I'd have to say that is not Abbott's fault!