The retail trade is witnessing a sharp fall in sales.

零售业的销售额在急剧下降。

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The industry has already seen a sharp fall in sales due to Spain's economic problems.

由于西班牙的经济问题，该行业的销量已经急剧下降。

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Therefore, the Brindon Bolt Barn will undoubtedly show a sharp decline in sales volume and revenue for this year as compared to last year.

因此，与去年相比，Brindon Bolt Barn 在今年的销量和收入无疑会出现大幅下降。

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Two of the big three American automakers filed for bankruptcy after suffering sharp drops in sales.

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McDonald's performed strongly in other markets, reflecting its steady recovery from a sharp sales downturn in 2002.

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But why do firms believe they can get away with sharp sales practices?

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The department store has struggled with mounting losses and sharp sales declines since early last year after shoppers were turned off by a new strategy that eliminated most sales in favor of lower prices every day.

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