101.   Many online retailers have closed or have no intention of spending their meager reserves on marketing.

102.   Many online retailers were also forced into offering big discounts in an effort to offset the effects of the slow economy.

103.   Many online retailers have adjusted their product selection this year after learning lessons the hard way.

104.   Many online retailers and portals have revamped their Web pages to cater to bargain shoppers.

105.   Mark Erickson, vice president for culinary development at Digital Chef, an online retailer of specialty foods and cookware in St. Helena, Calif., agrees.

106.   McQuivey also said that the shopping boom is also partly due to online retailers becoming more savvy in their use of Internet technology.

107.   Most online retailers believe they are in a sprint to gain market share over Christmas.

108.   Most online retailers, if they want to service their customers well, will have to do the same thing.

109.   Music Net will deliver music to online retailers, such as Real Networks and Napster, who in turn will sell to consumers.

110.   Niche online retailers are hoping Cassar is correct.