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…