The press and retailers see the shows for the designers' vision of how the clothes are meant to be worn.

But many retailers still see the day as a gauge for the rest of the season.

Few retailers see much need to rebuild their staffs.

Not all retailers see the new tenants as problems.

Some retailers saw regional trends in the May figures.

But more important, retailers see them as a way to reach consumers who are growing weary of commercial e-mail.

This helps the retailer see exactly where the money goes.

The largest retailer, Sears, saw a rise of 4.9 percent.

And these regional retailers, while planning some retrenchment, have seen no reason for panic.

Many retailers and small businesses see thirty percent of their profits just in December alone.