11.   The business in this example is a hypothetical fashion retailer.

12.   Their spread is a sign of just how soft sales are this season for fashion retailers and how jaded consumers have become to regular markdowns.

13.   DFS said in December that it was considering making an offer for the fashion retailer.

14.   Fashion retailer Hennes and Mauritz has been working for about a year on the currency switch that will occur in its stores in eight countries.

15.   HIGH-END fashion retailer Joyce Boutique Holdings issued a statement last night quashing rumours it is unable to meet its debt payment obligations due to financial troubles.

16.   Meanwhile, a Hong Kong fashion retailer, Joyce Boutique Holdings Ltd., denied rumors Tuesday that it was close to defaulting on loans.

17.   Wendy Leibmann, a New York-based trend consultant, expects a heated battle between parents and fashion retailers.