Softness Quotes

We see general softness in the entire semiconductor industry, but particularly in commodity products. Customers are delaying their orders. - McGregor Scott

We saw softness in apparel and other seasonal merchandise in the latter part of March, ... While higher gas prices pinched tax refund money, consumers have also indicated that they traveled less to shopping centers. The impact from that aspect may not be huge but it was a factor. - Michael Niemira

We must combine the toughness of the serpent with the softness of the dove, a tough mind and a tender heart. - Martin Luther King Jr.

We made substantial progress on several fronts during the first quarter. We generated good sales growth, as double-digit gains for blades and razors and Braun more than offset softness in certain battery markets and a significant unfavorable exchange effect. - Michael Hawley

We have seen some softness in retail in October. - Warren Jenson

We have experienced a significant slowdown in demand for our products, especially the Voodoo 3 and Voodoo 5 boards. This slowdown is consistent with the overall softness experienced by the PC market, especially in Western Europe. - Alex Leupp

We expect strong defense aftermarket revenues combined with some renewed interest in business jet travel to partially offset softness in commercial air transport markets... These factors plus accelerated cost productivity gains are expected to help offset income lost from the commercial air transport business. - Lawrence Bossidy

We believe most investors will focus on the softness in the Las Vegas locals market. - Celeste Brown

We are very disappointed with our software sales results. In spite of our best efforts to work closely with the investment community to set reasonable and attainable expectations for the quarter, the softness of the market had a significant impact on our results. Once again, we had several large deals that did not come in at the end of the quarter. - Beth Chappell

We also see consumer confidence down a little bit. Houses are on the market a little longer. We're not seeing a softness in prices just yet. That could be the first sign that we do see where the housing market could be cooling down. - Bob Moulton