91.   Retail sales slowed.

92.   Sales are slowing because fewer computer users are upgrading their systems, and many may choose to wait for a year or two, analysts said.

93.   Sales by chain stores slowed in November and auto dealers are using rebates to move inventory out the door in anticipation of weaker demand.

94.   Sales may be slowing already.

95.   Sales slowed, particularly for Duracell batteries.

96.   Sales could slow in the months ahead because of the high level of consumer debt, analysts said.

97.   Sales could slow more in the months ahead as new crops from Australia and Argentina, large competitors, reach the world market.

98.   Sales had been slowing for a few months as the economic picture clouded.

99.   Sales have slowed and earnings have slipped.

100.   Sales have slowed since the summer doldrums took hold.