September retail sales hint at holiday forecasts
A strong end to the back-to-school shopping season and postponed demand following Hurricane Irene at the end of August contributed to the solid results rung up by many US retailers in September - but consumer caution continues to hang over holiday forecasts.
September retail sales hint at holiday forecasts
7 October 2011
A strong end to the back-to-school shopping season and postponed demand following Hurricane Irene at the end of August contributed to the solid results rung up by many US retailers in September - but consumer caution continues to hang over holiday forecasts.
US: Gap same-store sales fall 4% in September
7 October 2011
Speciality clothing retailer Gap Inc has booked a 4% fall in September same-store sales, with declines seen across all divisions.
US: Retailers' September 2011 sales roundup
6 October 2011
The following is a general roundup of US apparel and shoe chains' September 2011 sales results.
US: Small gain seen in holiday retail sales
6 October 2011
US retail sales are expected to rise by 2.8% during this year's holiday season, as stores turn to promotions and lean inventory levels to help offset consumer caution.
US: Import cargo picks up as holidays approach
27 September 2011
Import cargo volume at major US retail container ports is beginning to pick up again, ending a summer-long downturn as retailers prepare for the holiday season.
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