March 2012 National Retail Sales Results
For March we are seeing a broader range of national retailers post positive comparable store increases than in the prior two quarters. Department, specialty and home store retailers all had much to celebrate as they closed the books.
Consumer spending continues to show growing demand across most retail segments. Nordstrom and Macys posted 8.6% and 7.3% increases, respectively. GAP posted their strongest showing in many months with an 8.0% increase in comparable stores open greater than one year. Value continues to attract the consumer with Ross and TJX both posting 10.0% increases for the month. Zumiez broke-out sales of specialty apparel with a 14.1% increase.
With this type of growth taking place demand for the best talent in every operating department is ramping-up quickly.
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