Shoppers move around the new Hennes & Mauritz (H&M) store opened at The Americana at Brand outdoor shopping community in Glendale, Calif. on Friday, May 2, 2008. Monthly sales reports issued Thursday, May 8, 2008 were better than expected, but still pointed to a consumer contending with rising gas prices, sagging home values and worries about jobs. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

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