1.   And they have advertised heavily to woo recalcitrant shoppers to their sites.

2.   Discount stores such as Wal-Mart Stores Inc. also stood out this season, wooing shoppers seeking the lowest prices on basic gifts.

3.   The company expects a bounty of new products this year will woo shoppers.

4.   Their collective clout helped small businesses compete with suburban malls by hosting street festivals and running advertising to woo shoppers back.

5.   To woo shoppers away from discount superstore centers and factory-outlet malls, some builders of traditional regional malls are putting a far greater emphasis on entertainment.

6.   As part of its strategy to woo upscale shoppers, the company announced last month a partnership with Shiseido Co. Ltd., a Japanese cosmetic manufacturer.

7.   Confronted with signs of sluggish consumer spending, retailers nationwide are banking on a combination of intense advertising and product discounts to woo shoppers this holiday season.

8.   Confronted with signs of sluggish consumer spending, retailers nationwide are banking on a combination of discounts and intense advertising to woo shoppers this holiday season.

9.   Confronted with signs of sluggish consumer spending, retailers are banking on a combination of intense advertising and product discounts to woo shoppers this holiday season.

10.   Its efforts helped woo new shopper and got former customers to come back for more.