He is also known for sustaining the sales momentum of even his oldest stores.

He said the company had also expected that the strong sales momentum of the holiday period would continue into the current quarter.

True, the back orders also mean that General Cigar's sales momentum should be sustainable for several years.

Even if the two do not compete directly, the prospect of a new Boeing model could slow the A380's sales momentum.

Because there will be little sales momentum going into the holiday period, retailers will start price discounting early.

Analysts had mixed opinions about whether the delay in sales momentum would lead to a round of price-slashing.

As retail specialists see it, sales momentum will lead to higher earnings and to rising stock prices for selected companies.

But with overall travel on the rebound, luggage makers hope new hues will keep sales momentum going.

"The sales momentum should really be felt this year."

"And it looks like they might have a resurgence in sales momentum going forward."