11.   She also had applied at Nordstrom and several other upscale stores in the mall and knew she could be discriminating.

12.   The chain of upscale clothing stores filed for bankruptcy protection to restructure its partnership with Japanese retailer Isetan Co.

13.   The gain was led by upscale stores and discounters benefiting from holiday sales.

14.   They are upscale second-hand clothing stores.

15.   Upscale stores like Saks have prospered as an expanding U.S. economy spurred consumers to spend extra cash on fancy shoes, handbags and cosmetics, analysts say.

16.   Upscale stores on Orchard Road are crowded with shoppers, and foreign corporate executives breeze in and out of luxury hotels.

17.   Upscale stores are expanding their fur salons.

18.   Upscale stores such as Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue now sell the ornaments.

19.   Upscale stores such as Neiman Marcus Group Inc. have fared the best, as people with money to spend bought jewelry and other luxury gifts early.

20.   Upscale stores, including Saks Fifth Avenue, buy her crystallized pansies and violets.