51.   The rebound in apparel sales could be sustainable, some analysts said, as shoppers continue to replace old clothes.

52.   The third straight month of strong apparel sales boosted retail stocks.

53.   The strong apparel sales only made weaker players stand out more.

54.   The worst performances were turned in by department stores and specialty shops, which were hurt by poor apparel sales, according to several analysts.

55.   Those companies that depend on apparel sales had a harder time.

56.   U.S. retailers reported mixed sales results in June, with lower-than-expected demand for clothing hurting department stores and other retailers that rely on apparel sales.

57.   Wal-Mart does not break out apparel sales in its financial statements, but analysts say it is clear she helped both sales and profitability.

58.   Weak apparel sales may be attributable to warmer-than-usual temperatures or a desire to economize.

59.   While apparel sales have been flat for many retailers, there have been bright spots, and DM focuses on those.

60.   Yesterday, retailers reported strong increases in same-store sales in March, spurred by an early Easter holiday and increased apparel sales.