1.   Shoppers took cover behind cars as police marksmen returned fire.

2.   As marketing icons go, the online shopper is taking over as one of the most scrutinized groups in retail.

3.   Besides, she added, it is not as if shoppers are taking much of a fashion risk with a Gap T-shirt and pants.

4.   A survey conducted last year by the American Bankers Association found the typical shopper takes about six months to pay off Christmas bills.

5.   But whatever direction toy shoppers take, the market has established an inertia.

6.   Early shoppers should take the advice of Jeff Bender at the National Christmas Tree Association in Milwaukee.

7.   Harried shoppers took a little breather the second week into the traditional holiday shopping season, perhaps because they have an extra shopping weekend this year, retailers said.

8.   Last-minute shoppers take a lot of verbal abuse and a few elbows.

9.   Mystery shoppers take up the work for a variety of reasons.

10.   Shoppers are taking advantage of early openings and discounts.