The company blamed intensive competition and the "proliferation of E-commerce" for its problems.

Unlike other segments of the steel industry, the tin mills cannot blame foreign competition for their problems.

It blamed increased competition in the market, and also admitted it had suffered for raising prices earlier than its rivals.

The airline blamed cut-throat competition and the strong Singapore dollar for the poor showing.

He blamed environmental regulations, high labor costs, competition and imports for the decision.

The casino industry blamed bad weather, competition from the Olympics, traffic problems and the decline in the stock market.

Expect to hear a chorus of presidential candidates blame unfair Chinese competition for the nation's manufacturing woes.

The company blamed weak demand and intense competition for its losses.

It blamed increasing competition and the costs of its redundancy programme.

They blamed intense competition for their performances, but cautiously forecast an improvement this year.