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...]
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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 -
Black Friday Success Bolsters November Retail Comps
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 -
Ross Stores Q3 Profit Jumps 19% on Sales Increases
Pleasanton,CA—Ross Stores Inc. reported Thursday a 19% in its third-quarter profit, helped by strong overall sales and … [Read more...]
November 18, 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 -
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 -
Ross Stores Q2 Profit Rises 15% as Comp Sales, Margins Improve
Pleasanton, CA--Ross Stores, Inc. reported today a 15 % increase in its second quarter profits helped along by a 5% increase in … [Read more...]
August 18, 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 -
April Retail Sales Increase Better than Expected
New York—While gas and food prices may be on the rise, a late Easter boosted retail sales results for April. Of the 25 … [Read more...]
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