It's not picking up, it is all a lie.
I run a retail business, and for December and January was considerably down from last year 2008/2009 - also other retailers saying the same.
It is a lie, a feel good factor, to try to make people spend money - but the wise they dont spend their money, because the recession will last another 6 - 7 months at least!
Norway!!!! They are so government funded that how can you call that a real economy. Refugees and unemployed make more money then hard working people in Norway!