Economy/AP
Apparel store sales comparisons for October
Associated Press
11/05/09 11:05 AM EST
NEW YORK — Summary of sales at stores open at least a year in October for apparel chains, with percentage increase or decrease over the same month last year.
These sales are a key indicator of a retailers' health because they exclude sales at newly opened stores.
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. -15 pct
Aeropostale Inc. 3 pct
American Apparel Inc. -6 pct
American Eagle Outfitters Inc. -5 pct
The Buckle Inc. 4.3 pct
Cato Corp. 0 pct
The Children's Place Retail Stores Inc. -2 pct
Destination Maternity Corp. -5.2 pct
Gap Inc. 4 pct
Hot Topic Inc. -2.6 pct
Limited Brands Inc. -4 pct
Ross Stores Inc. 9 pct
Stein Mart Inc. -4.9 pct
TJX Cos. 10 pct
Wet Seal Inc. -1.3 pct
Zumiez Inc. -8.9 pct
