I totally agree with hating gender based toys. When you give little girls these items the parents are basically preparing them for low-paying menial jobs. If I ever have babies you can bet my little girls are getting a doctors kit for kids, People just say no to the easy'bake oven :)
Have you noticed less traffic/activity every year around the holidays? I'm assuming this is normal. I wonder if it slows down in the summer vacation months also.