June nationwide retail results reflect increased movement toward quarterly reporting, and expect this trend to continue. July sales results will complete the 2nd quarter for many national retailers, meaning that you can expect broad-based results. And, based upon indicators we are seeing from June month-end or quarter-end results we believe that the consumer is moving ahead with strong conviction.

Lay-Z-Boy reported comp store growth of +11.2% and Pier 1 reported +5.9%. Bed Bath & Beyond reported +3.4%. Each retailer speaks to a solid trend in home related categories.

Fashion is quickly accelerating, with Lululemon Athletic posting +7.0% comp store increases. Men's Wearhouse was close behind at +4.4%. In the beauty category, Ulta is looking good at +6.7% comparable store growth.

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May national retailer releases are now largely based upon quarter releases. For May we see both shining stars as well as retailers struggling to regain momentum.

 

Williams-Sonoma delivered an outstanding +7.2% for their recent quarter. And, Home Depot showed the right stuff, with a +4.3% gain. Pier 1 continued their dominance with a +7.5% performance, encouraging news for the home store.

 

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National retail sales continued their consistent climb for April with many retailers posting comparable store increases in the +2.0% range. Several retailers broke away with larger growth. Ross and TJX continued their spot-on marketing to attract the value-oriented shopper and delivered +7.0% and +6.0% increases, respectively. GAP also broke out of the pack by posting a +7% increase for the month.

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