Article: Stores: spring sales firm, led by belts and hair accessories. (accessories sales at department stores)

STORES: SPRING SALES FIRM, LED BY BELTS AND HAIR ACCESSORIES

NEW YORK -- ACCESSORIES CONTINUE to push ahead.

Many stores, here of the early fall market this week, said spring accessories sales have been firm. Looking to fall, some stores said they expect the business to be even with or only slightly ahead of last year's. However, many were considerably more bullish, looking for gains that could stretch to more than 10 percent. Within the budgets, there appeared to be at least the usual shifting of dollars, to reflect the trends.

Hair accessories and belts were among the hot categories this week, enjoying a revival after a dip in interest. Hats ...

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