1.   Already, several major discounters have declared bankruptcy and many specialty retailers have suffered big losses.

2.   Among the biggest gainers was the Limited, a specialty retailer.

3.   Among specialty retailers, other potential buyers are Ritz Camera and MotoPhoto.

4.   And specialty coffee retailer Starbucks Corp. this week raised prices for a second time this year.

5.   Any number of specialty retailers cannot help but do better than last year.

6.   As in recent months, department and discount stores stole market share from smaller department stores and specialty retailers.

7.   Beanie Babies are sold largely by specialty retailers such as gift and card stores.

8.   Bethlehem, Pa., specialty retailer of jewelry through kiosk stores located mainly in shopping malls.

9.   A consumer shopping at a big-box retailer often has different needs from someone shopping at a specialty retailer.

10.   A few years ago, specialty retailer Jos. A. Bank Clothiers created a program whereby it would provide clothing to any NBA coach who wanted to wear it.