September retail sales hint at holiday forecasts
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…
US: Gap same-store sales fall 4% in September
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
The following is a general roundup of US apparel and shoe chains' September 2011 sales results. Target recorded US$5.9bn in…
US: Small gain seen in holiday retail sales
US retail sales are expected to rise by 2.8% during this year's holiday season, as stores turn to promotions and…
US: Import cargo picks up as holidays approach
Import cargo volume at major US retail container ports is beginning to pick up again, ending a summer-long downturn as…