71. In addition, premium brands are not as vulnerable as others to price pressures from private labels. 72. In the new Europe, the camouflage disappears and price pressures are expected to increase. 73. In November, it announced that earnings would fall way short of expectations because of stiff price pressures. 74. In the U.S., Fresenius Medical Care has made acquisitions as price pressures squeeze smaller providers of dialysis services and force the industry to consolidate. 75. Inflation is tame and central banks have developed more respect among investors as a reliable bulwark against a revival of price pressures. 76. Iomega is working hard to increase the price pressure, arranging to sell the Zip through computer manufacturers. 77. It all adds up to zero price pressure in the economy, said Worseck. 78. It showed price pressures at retailers and manufacturers have been temperate, thanks to competition. 79. It was, however, a blunt reminder that the economy may soon rebound, reviving price pressures. 80. It now will simplify production to save money because of competitive price pressure, said company spokesman T.R. Reid. |