1.   Although the tax on cigarettes has doubled in the past two years, sales are still going up.

2.   By the time they approve credit the sale has gone to some one else.

3.   Last year, sales went through the floor.

4.   Sales went through a number of peaks and troughs in the last fiscal year.

5.   The bidding was brisk and sales went well.

6.   The sale would only go ahead if the name and number matched.

7.   The defence maintained that the sales had gone ahead with government knowledge.

8.   But friends of its former owner, Audrey Barrie-Brown, say the sale goes totally against her wishes.

9.   With incentives like free carpets and help with the mortgage, sales are going well.

10.   Although they might seem a natural fit for RTZ, the sale might still go ahead after a review.