1. Inventory Levels for U.S. Retail Channels S easonal Trends January 1993 to March 2007 Copyright © 2007, Global Insight, Inc.

2. 2 Retail inventories Source: U.S. Government Chart produced by Global Insight. Call with questions or comments: +1-781-301-9088

3. Copyright © 2007, Global Insight, Inc. 3 Motor vehicle and parts dealers Source: U.S. Government Chart produced by Global Insight. Call with questions or comments: +1-781-301-9088

4. Copyright © 2007, Global Insight, Inc. 4 Furniture, home furnishings, electronics, and appliance stores Source: U.S. Government Chart produced by Global Insight. Call with questions or comments: +1-781-301-9088

5. Copyright © 2007, Global Insight, Inc. 5 Building materials, garden equipment and supplies dealers Source: U.S. Government Chart produced by Global Insight. Call with questions or comments: +1-781-301-9088

6. Copyright © 2007, Global Insight, Inc. 6 Food and beverage stores Source: U.S. Government Chart produced by Global Insight. Call with questions or comments: +1-781-301-9088

7. Copyright © 2007, Global Insight, Inc. 7 Clothing and clothing accessories stores Source: U.S. Government Chart produced by Global Insight. Call with questions or comments: +1-781-301-9088

8. Copyright © 2007, Global Insight, Inc. 8 General merchandise stores Source: U.S. Government Chart produced by Global Insight. Call with questions or comments: +1-781-301-9088

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