One of the delights of after-Christmas shopping is the deals for 50 percent off or more – even though you can sometimes catch similar bargains before the big day. But clearance sales can also bring some regret when you realize an item you love is on clearance because it is probably is going away for good.

One of my favorites at Bath and Body Works, “Dancing Waters,” may be meeting its demise, according to the response I got Friday night from a sales clerk when I inquired, wondering why I hadn’t seen much of it in the stores lately.

I guess those decisions are part of retailers constantly evaluating their best sellers and a desire to make room for new ones to maintain a fresh appeal with the product lineup.

I also noticed recently that Bath and Body Works has again rolled out a new design for its scented body sprays. The cylinder-like bottles remind me of what you might see if buying a pricier perfume.

Packaging, not just scent I guess, is part of appeal.