21.   A few years ago, the ticket to higher sales in Japan was trusty, small sedans.

22.   A strong economy can translate into higher sales and profits in coming months.

23.   Adobe said it had weak sales in Japan this quarter that were offset by higher sales of software for Windows-based computers and sales in Europe.

24.   Ahold said the improvement was mainly due to higher sales at the Portuguese Pingo Doce and Feira Nova stores.

25.   All regions except the Midwest had higher sales than in June.

26.   All of its major confectionery markets saw higher sales, while it increased market share in the U.K. for the third consecutive year.

27.   All of its major markets saw higher sales, while it increased market share in the U.K. for the third consecutive year.

28.   Also reporting higher sales today were BMW, Volkswagen, Saab, Mitsubishi, Subaru, Mazda and Kia.

29.   All attributed the profit increases to higher sales.

30.   Builders reported higher sales, increased foot traffic, and an improved outlook for sales over the next six months, he said.