Rather than order new merchandise in the first half of the year, companies sold $54 billion worth of goods already on their shelves.

The theory is that people who relish reading about the good life are interested in ordering glamorous merchandise.

She added, however, that lower prices on imports have prompted some retailers to order extra merchandise for the holiday season.

In fact, she said, the card was good only for ordering merchandise from the catalogue itself.

She took phone orders, ordered merchandise and helped with challenging fittings.

The responsibility for ordering merchandise lies with the department head.

If you have never ordered merchandise from a catalogue, don't.

The old and the disabled can order merchandise if their computer is fitted with a modem.

He noted that international customers must spend $500 or more on goods, and they cannot use their credit cards to order merchandise.

The center is used for operations connected to the American Express card in which customers can order merchandise through the company.