Michael Niemira

May Retail Comp Sales Better Than Expected

Warmer weather brought consumers out to shop in stores like Buckle in May.

New York—While many retailers have been reporting recently that their first quarter sales were stifled by unseasonable cold, … [Read more...]

June 6, 2013 - Jeff Prine

American Apparel, Buckle Inc., Cato, Costco, Dov Charney, Gap Inc., International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), Jay Stein, John Cato, Ken Perkins, L Brands, Michael Niemira, Retail Metrics, Stein Mart, Thomson Reuters, Zumiez

ICSC: Despite Cold, March Retail Sales Could Rise 5 Percent

Retail Sales

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 - Jeff Prine

Easter, Evan Gold, International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), Michael Niemira, Planalytics

Good Tidings: December Comp Sales Better Than Expected

Even post-Christmas shopping helped some retailers beat sales forecasts. Others weren't so lucky.

New York—Despite unpredictable weather and politics in Washington, retailers managed to beat what had been lowered expectations … [Read more...]

January 3, 2013 - Accessories Staff

Arden B., Banana Republic, Black Friday, Brendan Hoffman, Buckle Inc., Cato, Costco, Fiscal Cliff, Gap Inc., Glenn Murphy, Gregg Steinhafel, Holiday, Holiday Shopping, Hot Topic, Hurricane Sandy, International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), John Cato, Ken Perkins, Kevin Mansell, Kohl's, La Senza, Macy's Inc., Michael Balmuth, Michael Glazer, Michael Niemira, Nordstrom, Nordstrom Rack, Old Navy, Retail Metrics, Ross Stores, Stage Stores Inc., Terry Lundgren, The Bon Ton, The Gap, Thomson Reuters, TJX Companies, Torrid, Victoria's Secret, Wet Seal, Zumiez

October Retail Comps Up; Sandy Effects Yet to be Felt

A boarded up Saks Fifth Avenue flagship on Fifth Avenue in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Saks, along with other retailers, have mostly reopened stores in New York City.

New York—While October retail comparable store sales increased nearly 5%, some retailers cautioned today that their … [Read more...]

November 1, 2012 - Accessories Staff

Arden B., Bloomingdale's, Bon Ton, Brendan Hoffman, Buckle Inc., Carol Meyrowitz, Cato, Costco, Gap Inc., Gregg Steinhafel, Holiday Shopping, Hurricane Sandy, International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), Kohl's, Limited Brands, Macy's, Macy's Inc., Michael Niemira, Nordstrom, Ross Stores, Stage Stores, Stein Mart, Target, Terry Lundgren, The Gap, Thomson Reuters, TJX Companies, Wet Seal, Zumiez

A “Volatile” June Makes for Disappointing Sales Comps

Retail Sales

New York—A combination of bad weather mixed with “stagnant” macroeconomic pressures created a recipe for a disappointing … [Read more...]

July 5, 2012 - Accessories Staff

Arden B., Back to School, Banana Republic, Brendan Hoffman, Carol Meyrowitz, Costco, Father's Day, Fourth of July, Gap Inc., Glenn Murphy, International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), Jay Stein, John Cato, Kevin Mansell, Kohl's, Limited Brands, Macy's, Macy's Inc., Marshalls, Michael Balmuth, Michael Niemira, Nordstrom, Old Navy, Retail Metrics, Saks Inc., Stein Mart, Susan McGalla, Terry Lundgren, The Bonton Stores, The Gap, Thomson Reuters, TJ Maxx, TJX Companies, Victoria's Secret, Zumiez

April Retail Comp Sales: Worst in 2 Years

Retail Sales

New York—After better-than-expected comparable store sales results in February and March, April disappointed. In fact, … [Read more...]

May 3, 2012 - Accessories Staff

Arden B., Banana Republic, Brendan Hoffman, Buckle Inc., Carol Meyrowitz, Cato, Costco, Gap Inc., Glenn Murphy, Gregg Steinhafel, Hot Topic, International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), Ken Perkins, Kevin Mansell, Kohl's, Limited Brands, Lisa Harper, Macy's Inc., Michael Balmuth, Michael Glazer, Michael Niemira, Nordstrom, Old Navy, Retail Metrics, Ross Stores, Saks Inc., Stage Stores, Stein Mart, Susan McGalla, Target, Terry Lundgren, The Bonton Stores, The Gap, TJX Companies, Wet Seal, Zumiez

January Comp Sales Reflect Holiday Hangover

Retail Sales

New York—Normally a weaker month for sales anyway, January turned out to be a mixed bag for retailers. Following of the heels … [Read more...]

February 2, 2012 - Accessories Staff

Abercrombie & Fitch, Andy Hall, Ann Inc., Arden B., Bon Ton, Buckle Inc., Carol Meyrowitz, Costco, Dillard's, Gregg Steinhafel, International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), JCPenney, Ken Perkins, Kevin Mansell, Kohl's, Limited Brands, Macy's, Macy's Inc., Michael Balmuth, Michael Niemira, Nordstrom, Planalytics, Retail Metrics, Ross Stores, Saks Inc., Stage Stores, Stein Mart, Target, Terry Lundgren, TJX Companies, Tony Buccina, Wet Seal, Zumiez

December Comp Sales Rise 3.3% on Mixed Holiday Results

Blizzard Tarnish December Retail Sales

New York—“Sales were decent but not great.” That’s how Ken Perkins, president of Retail Metrics, summed up today’s … [Read more...]

January 5, 2012 - Jeff Prine

Aeropostale, American Eagle Outfitters, Arden B., Ascena, Black Friday, Buckle Inc., Carol Meyrowitz, Cato, Costco, Dillard's, Dressbarn, Gap Inc., Glenn Murphy, Gregg Steinhafel, Holiday, International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), Ken Perkins, Kevin Mansell, Kohl's, Limited Brands, Macy's, Macy's Inc., Marshalls, Maurices, Michael Niemira, Nordstrom, Retail Metrics, Ross Stores, Saks Fifth Avenue, Saks Inc., Stage Stores, Stein Mart, Susan McGalla, Target, The Bon Ton, TJ Maxx, TJX Companies, Tony Buccina, Wet Seal, Zumiez

Following Holiday Boom, Are Retail Sales Headed for a Bust?

Post Christmas Sales

New York—While consumers continued their holiday shopping sprees last week following Christmas Day, several surveys indicate a … [Read more...]

January 4, 2012 - Accessories Staff

America's Research Group (ARG), Black Friday, Holiday, International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), Marshal Cohen, Michael Niemira, The NPD Group

Forecast: Brick and Mortar Shopping to Crest This Week

“Consumers are seeking the deal all season, and the deals are just now starting to shape up..." Marshal Cohen of NPD Group said.

New York—As holiday sales come down to the wire this Saturday, expect to see more shoppers at brick and mortar retail, several … [Read more...]

December 20, 2011 - Accessories Staff

Footwear, Holiday, International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), Marshal Cohen, Michael Niemira, ShopperTrak, The NPD Group

Black Friday Success Bolsters November Retail Comps

Black Friday Shoppers 2011

New York—A warmer than usual November along with consumers holding off spending for Black Friday weekend resulted in mixed … [Read more...]

December 1, 2011 - Accessories Staff

Andy Hall, Arden B., Banana Republic, Black Friday, Bloomingdale's, Buckle Inc., Carol Meyrowitz, Costco, Dillard's, Footwear, Gap Inc., Gregg Steinhafel, Handbags, Hautelook, Holiday, International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), Jay Stein, JCPenney, Jewelry, Kevin Mansell, Kohl's, Limited Brands, Macy's, Macy's Inc., Michael McNamara, Michael Niemira, Nordstrom, Nordstrom Rack, Old Navy, Ross Stores, Saks Fifth Avenue, Saks Inc., SpendingPulse, Stage Stores, Stein Mart, Susan McGalla, Target, Terry Lundgren, Thanksgiving, The Bon Ton, The Gap, TJX Companies, Tony Buccina, Victoria's Secret, Wet Seal

Holiday Forecast: Sales to Rise, But Less than 2010

Christmas Shoppers

Chicago—Two retail studies released this week predict 2011 holiday sales will rise only 3%, compared with 2010’s 4.1% … [Read more...]

September 21, 2011 - Accessories Staff

Apparel, Holiday, International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), Luxurygoods, Michael Niemira, ShopperTrak

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