Two executives at a retail company both try to come up with the best idea for the autumn fair, and win the big prize.

Whether or not the industry's position has really changed, top executives are trying to sound more conciliatory, and that could be almost as significant.

Behind the scenes, executives are trying to tie a bow on their most important Christmas season in years.

Since then, many executives have tried to distance themselves from fighting.

Analysts said the news, while disappointing, suggested that the company's executives were trying to move ahead.

The three executives tried to put the best face they could on the decision.

A few executives are trying to force deeper changes in Asian culture.

To their credit, some executives do not try to deny it.

But since more executives are trying to these days, investor caution is advised.

But over the past five years, executives in the entertainment industry here have been trying to revitalize their business for the early weeks of December.