1.   Although San Francisco is known more for ahi tuna than for prime rib, many chains report that their sales in the city are higher than their nationwide averages.

2.   Although the chain has reported some OxyContin-related burglaries and fraudulent prescriptions, Walgreens spokeswoman Carol Hively said there are no plans to pull it from the shelves.

3.   As a result, apparel chains and department stores saw sharp drops in sales while many wholesale clubs, discount stores, and drugstore chains reported solid gains.

4.   Attendance at movie theaters is down, some chains reported, while movie video rentals are up.

5.   Both chains reported lower expenses, which helped offset the industrywide decline in profit margins.

6.   A more complete picture of how well the Christmas season went will emerge next week when big retail chains report their holiday sales figures.

7.   Bookstore chains have also reported strong sales.

8.   But locally, several major retail chains reported meeting or exceeding sales projections Friday.

9.   Clothing-oriented specialty chains also reported gains in May, including Limited Inc., Intimate Brands Inc. and Charming Shoppes Inc.

10.   Clothing-oriented specialty chains also reported gains in May, including Gap Inc., Limited Inc., Intimate Brands Inc. and Charming Shoppes Inc.