Some retailing experts expect discounters to register the season's largest gains.

One retailing expert says Japanese culture might help explain the craze.

Many retailing experts are expecting overall sales of toys to be flat or lower this year than last.

Some retailing experts said they were not surprised that makers of big-ticket items like furniture felt pinched this spring.

But some retailing experts say he lacks the training in merchandising so prized among merchants.

Some retailing experts expressed surprise yesterday at the lack of a competing offer for Federated.

He and other retailing experts say they have recently started helping more clients plan in-store marketing strategies.

Several retailing experts believe that sales in high-end stores may be off as much by 25 percent per customer.

Some retailing experts say America may be ready for stores that break the mold.

Bergdorf's announcement was seen by some retailing experts as a possible first step toward expansion.