61.   Sales have dropped in part because government ministries have abandoned a previous practice of routinely ordering Cherokees for their various ministries and offices.

62.   Revlon also says that it expects a big third-quarter loss as it cuts shipments to retailers and overseas sales drop.

63.   Saturn is trying to sell its sedan in a crowded market where sales have been dropping as consumers switch to minivans and other light trucks.

64.   Sales dropped in the second half of the month, however, retailers said.

65.   Sales dropped.

66.   Same-store sales dropped at specialty-apparel retailers, with many reporting larger-than-expected declines.

67.   Sid Smith, president and CEO of the North Carolina-based Hosiery Association, acknowledges hosiery sales had dropped in recent years.

68.   Smaller boat sales are dropping.

69.   Some computer analysts said that sales could drop off once the initial rush by personal computer fans is over.

70.   Some store managers and computer analysts said that sales could drop off once the initial rush by personal computer fans is over.