71.   Most retailers reported increases in their sales at stores open at least a year.

72.   Most retailers will report December same-store sales on Thursday, which will show how sales were over the important holiday selling season.

73.   Most retailers will report their February sales Thursday.

74.   Most retailers will report their monthly same-store sales on Thursday.

75.   Most retailers will report their same-store sales results on Thursday.

76.   Most U.S. retailers reported small increases in June same-store sales as cost-conscious shoppers favored lower-priced department stores and discount chains.

77.   Much of the big differences in expectations are because retailers are reporting on different calendars, which makes comparisons difficult.

78.   Most retailers are reporting higher profit and sales as the Canadian economy expands.

79.   Most retailers will report December same-store sales -- the best barometer of measuring sales strength -- next Thursday.

80.   Most retailers will report December same-store sales on Thursday, which will show further how sales fared during the important holiday selling season.