31.   Lower numbers might cement concern that the holiday selling season is turning out to be a disappointment.

32.   Lower numbers might cement concerns the holiday selling season kicked off the day after Thanksgiving has been disappointing.

33.   Many analysts also expect weak sales to continue into the important Christmas selling season.

34.   Many stores generate almost half of their sales and profits in the Christmas selling season.

35.   Mercurio pointed out that sales in the third quarter usually reflect what took place in the spring selling season.

36.   Most retailers will report December same-store sales on Thursday, which will show how sales were over the important holiday selling season.

37.   More sets will likely be available in time for the Christmas selling season.

38.   Most retailers will report December same-store sales on Thursday, which will show further how sales fared during the important holiday selling season.

39.   PC manufacturers seemed to have excess inventory after the Christmas selling season.

40.   Q. Expectations of a good holiday selling season seem to be the launching pad for optimism about next year.