New York—While many retailers have been reporting recently that their first quarter sales were stifled by unseasonable cold, … [Read more...]
International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)
April Comp Retail Sales: “Generally Weak”
New York—Ingredients such as inclement and colder-than-normal weather, worries over sequestration and its effects and the … [Read more...]
May 9, 2013 -
Fate of Marketplace Fairness Act Uncertain in House of Representatives
Washington—The U.S. Senate received rare raves this week when a bi-partisan majority of 69 senators voted for the passage of The … [Read more...]
May 8, 2013 -
ICSC: Despite Cold, March Retail Sales Could Rise 5 Percent
New York—While retailers are still tallying their March receipts, one thing is for certain: the weather sure didn’t … [Read more...]
April 4, 2013 -
Report: February Comp Sales Caught a Chill
New York—Despite a slight upsurge expected in Valentine’s Day spending, total February comparable store sales slowed due to … [Read more...]
March 7, 2013 -
Good Tidings: December Comp Sales Better Than Expected
New York—Despite unpredictable weather and politics in Washington, retailers managed to beat what had been lowered expectations … [Read more...]
January 3, 2013 -
Preliminary Reports: Holiday Sales Worst Since 2008?
Purchase, NY--Retailers will be hoping that their post Christmas sales help boost what some retail analysts say has been a … [Read more...]
December 26, 2012 -
Holiday Retail Busiest Days Ahead?
New York—Although some retail analysts have lowered their expectations for sales this season, indications are that the next … [Read more...]
December 21, 2012 -
Sandy Dampens November Comp Store Sales Reports
New York—Thankfully, many U.S. retailers reported today that their holiday shopping seasons, particularly since Thanksgiving, … [Read more...]
November 29, 2012 -
October Retail Comps Up; Sandy Effects Yet to be Felt
New York—While October retail comparable store sales increased nearly 5%, some retailers cautioned today that their … [Read more...]
November 1, 2012 -
September Retail Comp Sales: Solid, not Stellar
New York--With their back-to-school sales in their final month, and gearing up for fall and holiday merchandise, retailers … [Read more...]
October 4, 2012 -
July Retail Comp Sales Give Surprising Results
New York—Credit the stifling temperatures in many parts of the nation that sent consumers indoors seeking refuge in the cool of … [Read more...]
August 2, 2012 -
