91.   Indeed, a separate Commerce Department report today suggested growth could pick up as inventories of goods at U.S. wholesalers dropped in July while sales unexpectedly rose.

92.   Industry figures showed department and chain store sales rose in February as shoppers scooped up discounted coats and sweaters.

93.   Inventories of goods at U.S. wholesalers fell in July, the first drop in three months, while sales unexpectedly rose, government figures showed.

94.   Inventories of goods at U.S. wholesalers showed no change in June even as sales rose during the month, government figures showed today.

95.   Indeed, many retail executives said that gift-certificate sales have risen dramatically in the last three years.

96.   It expects sales to rise the rest of the year.

97.   It said sales rose in Europe, were steady in the U.S., and fell in Brazil because of reduction in agricultural lending by local banks.

98.   It is, however, puzzling that Volkswagen should dismiss its agency when sales in America are rising after years of decline.

99.   It was the first time in a year that sales rose.

100.   It was no coincidence, booksellers say, that sales rose considerably after the posters went up a week ago.