31.   But video retailers reported mixed success Thursday.

32.   By and large retailers reported sales that were right in line with their performance through much of the year.

33.   Consumer electronics retailers reported weak sales for the month.

34.   Electronics and appliance retailers reported falling revenue each month from January to May, according to a recent report from the U.S. Census Bureau.

35.   Following a pattern seen for much of the year, retailers reported mixed results for monthly sales figures.

36.   For the third straight month, clothing retailers reported healthy sales.

37.   Gap Inc. may rise after the apparel retailer reported better-than-expected earnings.

38.   Gap Inc. advanced after the apparel retailer reported better-than-expected earnings.

39.   Harris said that because the holiday shopping season is five days shorter this year, changes in how retailers report their sales make the numbers less reliable.

40.   Home Depot reports summaries of its female and minority hiring, but certain institutional investors want the retailer to report detailed data within job categories by race and gender.