61.   They compete against mail-order operations, local stationers, Internet buying services and large general retailers like Kmart and Wal-Mart.

62.   This month, the City Planning Department plans to release detailed recommendations for ways to make it far easier for large retailers to operate in the city.

63.   This year, eight large traditional retailers made the list.

64.   Three large U.S. retailers -- J.C. Penney Co., TJX Cos. and Dillard Department Stores Inc. -- reported better-than-expected earnings for the fiscal first quarter.

65.   Two other large retailers reported higher profits.

66.   Two other large retailers also reported earnings.

67.   Two years ago, Metro typified the push toward sheer bigness by merging with two other large retailers.

68.   Two large retailers reported lower-than-expected earnings Tuesday and their stocks sunk in response.

69.   When dealing with large retailers, manufacturers often sell on consignment, said the source, who asked not to be identified.

70.   Bessa sided with large retailers, who argued that reducing shopping hours, especially on Sunday afternoons, would lead to reduced profits and staff cutbacks.