January 2013 National Retail Sales Results
Sales at
nationwide retailers in January continue to show underlying strength of retail
sales. The numbers best tell the story. Comparable store increases, many
being double-digit, continue to dominate the landscape.
Department
stores continue with remarkable strength. Macy's followed their +4.1%
December comp store results with +11.7% for January. Nordstrom performed
similarly, with +8.6% for December and +11.4% for January comps.
Gap and
Limited Brands led specialty with +35.6% and +9.0% January comp store growth,
respectively. Chain stores also delivered solid results, with Kohl's at +13.3%
and Target at +3.1% for January.
In the most
recent nationwide MRINetwork Recruiter Sentiment Study, 68% of recruiters
characterized today's labor market as candidate-driven, up 12 points from 56% a
year ago. Perhaps the clearest indication of the candidate-driven market
is the growing prevalence of candidates turning down job offers.
By working
with the retail professionals at Retail Search Group you won't waste time
interviewing undeliverable candidates. When you interview an RSG candidate
you'll be talking with a top quality candidate ready to make a change.
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