41.   Many clothing chains had sales increases as consumers continued to replace worn-out clothes.

42.   Like amoebas, chains have a way of replicating identical versions of themselves, mainly by using nomadic managers to apply a formula style in town after town.

43.   Many other chains have Chattanooga links.

44.   Most discount chains had strong increases.

45.   Most major grocery store chains have organic food sections where items certified as organic are supposed to be free of genetically modified ingredients.

46.   National chains have to spread their philanthropy, and are less inclined to give hefty local handouts.

47.   Nicole Andriano, national sales promotions manager for The Sports Authority, said the Florida-based retail chain has high hopes for Vick-related sales.

48.   Now, the downsized chain has a new plot plan.

49.   Outside Atlanta, the chain has Pleasant Peasant restaurants in Philadelphia and Washington.

50.   Only a national chain would have the critical mass to compete against the new company, to be known as Staples Office Depot.