That desire is beginning to affect sales of commercial training programs, too.

Some companies may be holding back on claims because they do not know how they will affect sales.

"This ruling is not expected to affect sales in other European markets," the statement continued.

Lack of identification with a major label is said to have affected sales.

Changes to the licensing laws introduced September, 2009 were said to be affecting sales.

The law, however, did not affect sales taxes applied to online purchases.

The way goods are arranged in the store can also affect sales.

"Certainly it's affecting sales in the immediate area," he said.

If there was any grumbling about the price of tickets, it didn't affect sales.

Most automakers say that higher gas prices have not affected sales.