With Summer having finally arrived (is that three or four sunny days in a row?), U.K. shoppers were out in force Saturday. I happened (unfortunately) to walk along Oxford Street around midday and the joint was sure jumping. It was almost impossible to walk on the pavements given the vaste crowds and everyone seemed to be laden with bags of just-purchased goodies. While the weather obviously helped, there is also a huge relief trade going on in the high street. The consumer feels the worst of the financial crisis is over and now it’s safe to go spend a few bob. Topshop big-wig Sir Philip Green caught the mood saying “There’s a lot of liquidity pumped into the system” adding “You’ve got to believe its better. The possibility of banks going out of business is not going to happen. I think the system will be more stable and people will get comfort out of that.” Meanwhile Jace Tyrell, spokesman for the New West End Company (representing 600 retailers in Oxford St, Bond St and Regent St) referring to the robust trade said “There is definitely something going on out there.” Yes, got that right!!!! People are back throwing caution to the wind, bashing their credit cards and spending again like there’s no tomorrow. Makes you wonder; Will we ever learn?