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U.S. Retail Industry Monthly and Quarterly Same Store Sales Figures

Monthly and quarterly same store sales figures are considered to be key indicators of the strength of activity in the U.S. retail industry. Find complete lists of monthly and quarterly same store sales figures for top U.S. retail companies here.
October 2009 Same Store Sales Figures - Complete U.S. Retail Industry List
This is a complete list of October, 2009 same store sales figures from the major U.S. retail industry chains. Same store comp percentages improved significantly because October 2009 sales were being compared to retail meltdown sales levels in 2008. Compare the same store sales results for major U.S. retailers with this complete October 2009 chart.
U.S. Retail Industry Comparison of October Same Store Sales Figures 2006-2009
Get a complete comparison of October same store sales figures from 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 for top chains in the U.S. retail industry. Sales at stores open at least 12 months in October 2009 are compared to the same store sales numbers from October, 2008 October, 2007, and October 2006.
U.S. Retail Industry Comparison of September Same Store Sales Figures
Get a complete comparison of September same store sales figures from 2007, 2008 and 2009 for top chains in the U.S. retail industry. Sales at stores open at least 12 months in September 2009 are compared to the same store sales numbers from September, 2008 and September, 2007.
September 2009 Same Store Sales Figures - Complete U.S. Retail Industry List
This is a complete list of September, 2009 same store sales figures from the major U.S. retail industry chains. The September 2009 sales comps exceeded the predictions of analysts and experts, giving the illusion that recovery and expansion were well underway. However, in comparison to September 2008 when the U.S. began its rapid economic meltdown, the positive September 2009 same store sales list was not so positive.
August 2009 Same Store Sales Figures-Complete List U.S. Retail Industry Numbers
August, 2009 same store sales numbers didn't get much of a boost from tax holidays or back-to-school spending. Get the complete list of August, 2009 same store sales figures from major U.S. retailers here.
U.S. Retail Industry Quarterly Same Store Sales Figures Q4 Fiscal Year 2008
Although retail companies operate with different fiscal year calendars, most U.S. retailers report quarterly sales figures at the same time throughout the calendar year. Find a complete list of quarterly sales numbers reported by top U.S. retailers in March 2009. The figures include the critical 2008 holiday shopping season, which is the fourth quarter (Q4) for most retail organizations.
Monthly Same Store Sales Figures: Comparison of Top U.S. Retail Numbers for 2009
Get a comparison of the monthly same store sales figures that were reported by major U.S. retail companies in 2008 and 2009 here.
July 2009 Same Store Sales Figures - Complete List U.S. Retail Industry Numbers
U.S. retail industry same store sales figures weren't expected to rise in July, 2009, but they also weren't expected to fall as much as they did. The year over year comparison for the month of July yielded percentages that were collectively the lowest that retailers have seen in the 2009 calendar year. Get the complete list of June, 2009 same store sales figures from major U.S. retailers here.
News Analysis of U.S. Retail Industry June, 2009 Same Store Sales Figures
The U.S. Retail Industry saw the end of sales streaks for both Saks and Buckle, and despite unseasonably cool weather, some retailers like Tandy Leather managed to buck recessionary trends. Get expert analysis of disapponting June same store sales numbers and their significance for the rest of 2009.
June 2009 Same Store Sales Figures - Complete List U.S. Retail Industry Numbers
Father's Day didn't do much to boost same store sales figures for most of the U.S. retail industry in June, 2009, but a handful of retailers bucked recession trends and returned postive year-over-year numbers. This is a complete list of the same store sales percentage highs and lows for June, 2009 as reported by major U.S. retail companies.
May 2009 Same Store Sales Figures: Complete List of U.S. Retail Industry
Two major holidays in boosted May, 2009 retail sales slightly, but same store sales numbers didn't compare well year over year with 2008 when consumers were busy spending their tax refund checks. This is a complete list of the same store sales figures for April, 2009 as reported by major U.S. retail companies.
April 2009 Same Store Sales Figures: Complete List of U.S. Retail Industry
U.S. retail industry store sales figures got a boost in April, 2009 from the late Easter holiday, particularly for retailers of moderately priced apparel. This is a comprehensive list of the same store sales figures for April, 2009 as reported by major U.S. retail companies.
March 2009 Same Store Sales Figures: Complete List of U.S. Retail Industry
March same store sales figures usually get a boost from Easter sales, but with an April holiday in 2009, both expectations and sales for the month were low. This is a comprehensive list of the same store sales figures for March, 2009 as reported by major U.S. retail companies.
February 2009 Same Store Sales Figures: Complete List of U.S. Retail Industry
Retail industry experts don't generally don't expect the highest highs or the lowest lows for February same store sales figures, and in 2009 top U.S. retailers lived up to those low expectations. This is a comprehensive list of the same store sales figures for February, 2009 reported by major U.S. retail companies.
January 2009 Same Store Sales Figures: Complete U.S. Retail Industry Report
The January, 2009 same store sales figures measure the strength of top U.S. retailers and provide further clues about the changes the U.S. retail industry will see in 2009. This is a comprehensive list of the same store sales figures for January, 2009 reported by major U.S. retail companies.
December, 2008 Same Store Sales Figures: Complete U.S. Retail Industry Report
The December 2008 same store sales figures measure the strength of top U.S. retailers and signal major changes in the U.S. retail industry for 2009. This is a comprehensive list of the same store sales figures reported by all major U.S. retail companies.
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