September 2012 National Retail Sales Results
National retailers have much to celebrate as they begin
merchandise and resource allocations to support the upcoming holiday season.
September national results reflect continued solid growth in our industry. With
few exceptions, retail is on firm ground for a profitable quarter.
Gap posted a remarkable comeback, with comp stores up 6%
for September. Even the Old Navy division posted a 10% increase. And Limited
Brands continued to beat retail analysts' predictions with a 5% increase.
Successfully tapping into fashion trends with the proper
timing, Bloomingdales and Macy's delivered a combined 39% increase in online
sales. Nordstroms brick and mortar delivered a solid 4.4% increase, good news
in any economy.
Talent requests in retail finance and merchandise
planning are robust to say the least. Our team has placed many professionals in
these areas during 2012 and stands ready to support your Holiday business
success. We are retail.
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