11.   It also appears that at least some Shaw stores will use their own employees rather than subcontractors to install carpet.

12.   Morrison stressed that Pilgrim stores now use more modern equipment, which has greatly reduced the threat of PERC contamination.

13.   On average, each store uses four of the self-checkout systems, which allow shoppers to scan and bag items, then choose their method of payment.

14.   Retail stores can use biometrics to protect themselves from shoplifters, Renshaw said.

15.   So many customers asked about the ones the store used as backdrops that the Crate decided to sell them as well.

16.   Stores must use their profit margins to pay employee salaries, rent, utilities and some advertising costs, Harvey says.

17.   Stores then use the information to fine-tune their sales strategies, enticing customers to spend even more than before.

18.   Stores use expiration dates for quality control and to keep track of inventory, he said.

19.   The stores use their distribution systems to put the compilations on shelves across the country.

20.   Tim Allen, manager of Off Broadway Shoes, said his Albany store rarely uses coins because most purchases are done by check or charge.