1.   And traders expect the API to report later today that inventories fell again last week as retailers stocked up for the Easter holiday weekend.

2.   Apparel sales were particularly strong as retailers stocked a better mix of classic items that put consumers in the mood to shop for slacks and skirts.

3.   As shipments of Christmas toys presents and decorations, which surged as retailers stocked their shelves, started to taper off.

4.   But now more and more retailers are stocking the unique gaming device.

5.   If fearful retailers stock their shops conservatively in preparation for the winter holidays, consumers may not encounter spontaneous markdowns, even if the holiday season is disappointing.

6.   Many retailers also stock merchandise and food favored by the Latino population.

7.   Still, getting retailers to stock the candy took some arm-twisting.

8.   That required the retailer to stock its Fairborn warehouse with expensive inventories that cut into profits.

9.   The commission said the bottler has agreed not to force retailers to stock only its colas or to tie rebates to long-term purchases.

10.   The trouble is that retailers stock these hybrid CDs in the Windows sections.