Consistent volume gains continue across most retail brands.

 

Counter to government fears, consumer spending continues its year-long growth pattern, led by department stores and value price channels. And, with 4% growth expected by the industry for the holiday season, we see no reason to support current doomsayer headlines.

 

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August nationwide retail sales evidence a solid consumer confidence, but one well grounded in both fashion and value.

GAP and Limited released quarterly results, leading the fashion apparel segment with +7.0% and +2.0% comparable store increases, respectively. Footwear continues to be a defining fashion element for 2013 as shown by quarterly results from DSW, the leader at +4.4%.

Value-priced fashion retailers TJX and Ross have dialed-in their customer with targeted brand-oriented media advertising. Both had solid, +4.0% comparable store increases for the current quarter.

Home improvement giants Home Depot and Lowes have regained momentum with +10.7% and +9.6% increases for the second quarter. These values signal a critical turnaround for the consumer, now willing to invest further in their homes.

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Retailers across the board posted increases in the +3.0 to +4.0% range. The good news here is that consumer spending is broad-based, with all segments being healthy. As we head for the key holiday selling season we can expect retailers to enjoy solid success from well-planned and executed assortments.

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