September retail sales hold up as headwinds gather

September retail sales hold up as headwinds gather

A strong end to the back-to-school shopping season contributed to the solid sales results rung up by many US clothing…

US: Gap posts 6% rise in September comparable sales

Specialist clothing retailer Gap Inc has today (4 October) booked a 6% rise in comparable sales during September on the…

Viewpoint: Fiscal cliff could curb US clothing sales

The heads of two US trade groups representing apparel and footwear retailers, brands and importers have warned of a slowdown…

US: Retailers’ September 2012 sales roundup

The following is a general roundup of US apparel and shoe retailers' September 2012 sales results. Action sportswear and footwear retailer Zumiez…

US: Holiday sales growth seen slowing to 4.1%

US retail sales are expected to increase 4.1% this holiday season but will be tempered by political and fiscal uncertainties,…