1.   Both chains say they place a premium on customer service and innovation.

2.   Both chains say they will be sympathetic to sound reasons for leaving early.

3.   Both chains said the quality of the eggs were fine but the working conditions were unacceptable.

4.   In June, the family-owned French chain Auchan said it had been approached by Wal-Mart.

5.   Large fast food chains said they had eliminated such ingredients from their fare.

6.   Large supermarket chains say the legislation simply enforces the privacy policies the stores have been following on a voluntary basis.

7.   Major drugstore chains say they will cooperate by replacing depleted stocks of mercury thermometers with electronic models.

8.   Major hamburger chains said they would no longer serve it and airlines said they would offer alternatives.

9.   Moreover, the chains said it would not be improved in the event of a prolonged strike.

10.   Restaurant and supermarket chains said they have removed all ground beef they received from Hudson Foods.