October sales results show continued growth and strength of consumer spending. Combined with last week's jobs growth numbers, we have every reason to believe that Holiday 2013 will be one of the best in some time.

Specialty retailers GAP and Limited Brands reported excellent results, posting +4.0% and +8.0%, respectively. The pent-up demand for home improvement is busting-out, with Home Depot posting +10.7% and Lowes +9.6% comparable stores increases. CarMax pushed sales +16.0% for the quarter.

We are seeing expansion across nearly every segment of the retail landscape. Our team continues to be busy bringing forward top talent for these growth-oriented retailers. For many, 2014 financial planning has been completed and the initial stages of first quarter execution are underway.

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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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