41.   Home sales have declined, and retailers reported meager sales gains during the vital holiday shopping season.

42.   However, retailers reported strong sales of the software.

43.   In a remarkable turnaround from a weak season, American retailers reported strong December sales Thursday, aided in huge part by shopping that occurred after Christmas.

44.   In another sign of a robust economy, retailers reported strong March sales.

45.   In addition, some retailers have reported disappointing sales of mobile phone handsets during the important Christmas selling period.

46.   In addition to AnnTaylor and Neiman Marcus, several retailers have reported March sales.

47.   In April, several retailers reported disappointing earnings and blamed unseasonably cool weather.

48.   In addition to its tumble this year, retailers reported fair-to-disappointing sales for the Thanksgiving Week.

49.   In October, retailers reported the smallest increase in same-store sales in about four years.

50.   In October, retailers reported dismal sales.