target and jc p krrkc penney ar marketing spring promotions from home goods to swim suits. tomorrow walmart is beginning its spring sales event, featuring what the world's largest retailer calls black friday-like prices on 60 outdoor goods. during the fourth quarter, weather closed 200 stores, but cfo charles holly says as the weather has improved so too have sales. >> pent-up demand ace huge factor this year. because of the fact it's been so cold and this polar vortex mass basic will i gripped the entire northeastern part of the country as well as the midwest, when the weather finally breaks it's going to unleash the animal spirits. i expect consumers are going to be out in force. >> reporter: home depot's annual spring black friday event kicks off april 3rd spring could be essentially strong as consumers repair roofs, siding and other parts of their homes that were damaged by the severe winter. planalytics points out that's a double-edged sword. the more they're plowing into repairs the less they'll be able to spend on patio furniture and spring dresses. >>> finally tonig