11.   In the Bay Area, retailers saw shoppers going after jewelry, sporting goods and housewares, as well as such standard gift fare as sweaters and robes.

12.   Manufacturing has been mixed and retailers have seen only modest increases in sales.

13.   McLachlan said the division needs new products that consumers will find useful and retailers see as exciting.

14.   Nevertheless, on-line retailers see encouraging signs.

15.   On Wall Street, many retailers saw their stock shares fall Thursday over apparent concerns about future growth.

16.   On days when consumers flock to malls, such as this Thanksgiving weekend, online retailers are also seeing a big spike in traffic.

17.   Other major retailers also saw their shares rise.

18.   Others retailers see their Web sites as advertising tools.

19.   Other furniture retailers also saw sales slow in July, including LADD Furniture Inc., Levitz Furniture Inc. and Stanley Furniture Co.

20.   Retailers also see it as an opportunity to sells lots of Windows-related hardware and software.