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Retailers posted sales declines for August as shoppers held back on back-to-school purchases and continued to focus on necessities, raising further concern about the holiday season.

Many retailers posted sales declines as shoppers continued to focus on necessities, raising further concern about the holiday season.

Retailers are reporting sales declines for August as shoppers continue to hold off on back-to-school purchases and continue to focus on necessities.

Third quarter results were better than expected, even as some of its major business lines continued to suffer from steep sales declines.

Escalating job worries and rainy weather dampened shoppers’ appetite for buying summer staples like shorts and dresses, resulting in sharp June sales declines for many merchants.

Escalating job worries and rainy weather dampened shoppers' appetite for buying summer staples like shorts and dresses, resulting in sharp sales declines for many merchants.

U.S. car and truck sales showed signs of stabilizing in June after a year of sharp declines, but every major automaker except Honda Motor Co. reported lower sales than in May.

U.S. sales at Ford and Chrysler last month offered sharply different views on the downtrodden U.S. market for cars and trucks, while General Motors Corp. held its own even though it entered bankruptcy protection.

Many U.S. retailers said same-store sales fell in May, as expected, as shoppers continue to spend cautiously, focusing on bargains and food.

Many U.S. retailers are reporting sales declines in May as shoppers continue to shop cautiously.