Maybe, but the trick is to put customers into the stores to buy those things.

New distribution systems are putting businesses and customers into much closer contact, to the benefit of both.

Aside from a lack of variety, Saab has had to spend generously to put customers in its cars.

He has also stated that "customer service" and "putting customers needs first" continue to be the primary business philosophy of Reasor's.

"It's about putting customers in control and saving them time."

Miranda is a strict saleswoman who will even put customers through a test so as to not deal with looky-loos.

The Morgan Stanley brokers had another incentive to put customers on margin.

This put customers into an all-or-nothing situation.

The websites of these firms put possible customers in touch with local owners, which have handypersons and trucks.

Prudential used to pay a 2 percent commission to brokers who put customers in the fund, Mr. Phillips said.