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May 9, 2013
Apparel discounters maintain momentum

TJX and Ross both reported April sales results that exceeded expectations. Same store sales for the four-week period ended May 4, increased 8% for TJX, while Ross saw a same-store sales increase of 7% for the same period.

May 9, 2013
Retailers see mixed results in April

The Buckle and Zumiez all reported better-than-expected same-store sales for April, even as concerns about the job market bit into other retailers’ results.

May 7, 2013
OfficeMax has ‘challenging’ Q1

Declines in technology product category sales and decreased foot traffic at its stores affected OfficeMax’s results for its fiscal first quarter ended March 30, 2013.

May 1, 2013
Big Q1 for Big 5

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp. reported upticks in net income, sales and same store sales for first quarter fiscal 2013. Net income grew from $156,000 to $7.5 million.

April 11, 2013
Cold weather puts chill on March sales

L.Brands, parent of Victoria's Secret, reported better-than-expected 3% sales in same-store sales for March. Zumiez Inc. and Buckle Inc. also both reported better-than-expected numbers.

April 11, 2013
Profits up at Rite Aid

Rite Aid's profits grew in fourth quarter and fiscal year 2013 amid stronger front-end sales and prescription count, the retail pharmacy chain said Thursday.

March 21, 2013
Claire's fashions a Q4 comps increase

Claire's Stores reported net sales of $493.4 million for the fiscal 2012 fourth quarter, an increase of $58.5 million, or 13.4% compared with the fiscal 2011 fourth quarter.

March 21, 2013
Ross keeps rolling with discount philosophy

Off price retailer Ross Stores achieved record fourth quarter sales and earnings and expects to deliver more of the same in 2013 thanks to an unwavering commitment to offering great bargains.

March 18, 2013
Name change causes income slip at Destination XL

Net income at Destination XL Group, formerly Casual Male, dropped to $4.2 million from $33.5 million for the fourth quarter in the year-ago period.

March 13, 2013
Cabela’s customers continue to buy guns

First quarter same store sales are expected to increase in the high teens at Cabela’s and drive earnings substantially higher than analysts’ estimates, the retailer said late Tuesday in advance of an investor conference today.

March 12, 2013
Profits up at Urban Outfitters

Net income rose to $83 million at Urban Outfitters for its fourth quarter from $39.26 million in the year-ago period, on strong same-store sales and higher revenue.

March 7, 2013
Kroger Q4 profit beats Street

Kroger reported a better-than-expected profit for its fourth quarter profit amid a surge in sales.

March 7, 2013
Refund delays, weather dampen comps at TJX, Ross

The TJX Companies and Ross Stores reported comparable-store results that were less than impressive from what the two discount retailers usually deliver.

March 1, 2013
Publix posts same-store sales increase of 2.2% for fiscal 2012

Publix on Friday recorded fiscal 2012 sales of $27.5 billion, up 1.9%. However, 2012 year-end sales included a 52-week period, versus 2011 year-end sales that were tracked over a 53-week period. Excluding that extra week, sales for 2012 would have been up by 3.8%. Same-store sales were up 2.2% for the year.

February 28, 2013
Chico’s grows profits, Canada expansion planned for 2013

Specialty apparel retailer Chico’s reported strong fourth quarter results and announced plans to debut a new format and enter Canada in 2013.

February 27, 2013
Saks comps up slightly in Q4, focused on omnichannel efforts

Saks reported that sales for the fourth quarter were up 5.6% over the same period last year. Same-store sales were up 0.7% for the period.

February 26, 2013
Home Depot’s constructive Q4 includes 7% comp

Fourth quarter same store sales at The Home Depot advanced 7% and profits swelled 29% to $1 billion, or 68 cents, compared to profits of $774 million or 50 cents a share the prior year.

February 25, 2013
Sales solid at Dillard’s again

Dillard’s posted its 10th consecutive quarter of same store sales growth with a 3% gain in the fourth quarter.

February 22, 2013
Nordstrom Q4 profit up 20%; upbeat for 2013

Nordstrom Inc. on Thursday reported that its fourth-quarter profit rose 20% to $284 million, compared to $236 million a year earlier.

February 14, 2013
Guns, ammo drive Cabela’s 12% Q4 comp

Strong sales of guns at ammunition at Cabela’s contributed to a 12% same store sales increased and enabled the company to report record sales and profits for the fourth quarter and full year.

February 14, 2013
Whole Foods narrows forecast despite strong Q1

Whole Foods Market reported that its first-quarter net income rose 24% to $146 million, exceeding expectations, on stronger revenue.

February 7, 2013
Comps moderate at TJX and Ross

Same store sale decelerated for The TJX Companies and Ross Stores during January even though both companies increased their full year profits forecasts.

February 7, 2013
Comps rise 3.1% as Target releases final monthly results

Target salvaged its fourth quarter with a 3.1% increase in January same store sales that followed disappointing results in December and November.

February 7, 2013
Costco maintains comp momentum

January same store sales grew 4% at Costco’s U.S. locations excluding fuel sales.

February 7, 2013
Limited sees comps boost

Limited Brands reported that comparable-store sales for the fourth quarter were up 5% and that net sales for the same period were $3.86 billion compared with $3.5 billion for the same period last year.

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