Nationwide retailer results for April are below.  As we expected, April sales show significant growth for those retailers reporting monthly results.  Expect continued retail sales growth as pressure upon economic policy builds through 2014.

April fashion sales accelerated markedly at many retailers, including Gap +9.0% and Limited Brands +8.0%.  Michaels Stores had a solid quarter performance, posting a +4.6% increase.

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Although increases initially appear conservative in nature, there remain several bright spots which reflect a positive consumer attitude. Interest rates remain at unprecedented lows and offer shoppers once-in-a-lifetime values on large purchases.

Quarterly releases show Williams-Sonoma leading with a +10.4% trend. Dick's Sporting Goods led their category with a 7.3% increase for the quarter.

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It’s no surprise that consumer activity was mixed for February quarterly releases, with many retailers grouped around 1%-2% comparable store performances vs. prior year.

Quarterly releases show Neiman Marcus leading department stores, with +6.6%. Lowes and Home Depot both show the strength of the recovering home market, with +3.9% and +4.4%, respectively.

Economic indicators continue to gain strength and announcements around expansion remain as dominant headlines. Check out the nationwide quarterly and monthly results for February.

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