New York—Surprisingly strong comparable store sales results in February are being chalked up to a warmer, drier month that … [Read more...]
Retail Metrics
January Comp Sales Reflect Holiday Hangover
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 -
Post Holiday Retail Sales Taking a Dive?
New York—Although 2011 holiday sales may have benefited from consumers suffering from frugal fatigue, sales this month and … [Read more...]
January 9, 2012 -
December Comp Sales Rise 3.3% on Mixed Holiday Results
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 -
Super Saturday Confusion: December 17 or 24?
New York—In a holiday season already rife with retail hyperbole, there is what might be the "Big Kahuna" of all: the Saturday … [Read more...]
December 16, 2011 -
October Comp Sales Up, But Still Disappointing
New York—Major retailers reported today their October comparable store sales were up 3.4% in total from last year, but below … [Read more...]
November 3, 2011 -
Despite Uncertainty, September Retail Comps Rise
New York—Despite the daily drumming about economic uncertainty, comparable store sales continued to increase for most U.S. … [Read more...]
October 6, 2011 -
“Bargainistas” Push Family Dollar into Q4 Profit Rise
Matthews, NC—The rise of “bargainistas" returning to its stores helped Family Dollar Stores post today an 8% increase in its … [Read more...]
September 28, 2011 -
Despite Irene, August Retail Comp Sales Rise
New York—While Hurricane Irene may have dampened retail sales especially on the East Coast, the storm didn’t hinder sales at … [Read more...]
September 1, 2011 -
July Retail Sales Surprise, Stronger Than Expected
New York—Although July retail sales were down from a year ago, many retailers defied doom and gloom expectations to post … [Read more...]
August 4, 2011 -
June Retail Sales Prove Robust
New York—Helped by promotions, warmer weather and lower gas prices, June retail sales exceeded retail analysts’ estimates as … [Read more...]
July 7, 2011 -
May Same Store Sales Increase Albeit Modestly
Washington—May retail sales rose again last month, but less than retail analysts had hoped as rising costs and gasoline prices … [Read more...]
June 3, 2011 -
