Moreover, in categories in which the manufacturers have a lot of power - like sporting goods, cosmetics and jewelry - Internet retailers have been able to obtain merchandise only by promising that they won't cut their prices below what brick-and-mortar stores charge.

Miles accumulated in the program allow members to redeem tickets, upgrade service class, or obtain free or discounted car rentals, hotel stays, merchandise, or other products and services through partners.

The lower-cost stores have been able to cut through the barrier, Mr. Greenberg said, and today are able to obtain first-quality and current merchandise.

"Unless you have a better way of obtaining merchandise?"

Private express carriers thought inexpensive rural mail delivery would eliminate their business, and many town merchants worried the service would reduce farm families' weekly visits to town to obtain goods and merchandise.

Callers who complete a registration form can obtain discount coupons and merchandise.

For nearly sixty years it served as a warehouse and distribution center for Sears, Roebuck and Company and offered local bargain-hunters an opportunity to obtain merchandise at below-catalog prices.

He often travelled east to obtain merchandise and to help other Mormon pioneers come to Utah.

Josh had always liked that in her-the ability to obtain good merchandise at excellent prices.

The statute prohibited obtaining "money, goods, wares, or merchandise" by "false pretence."