What follows is a complete list of the same store sales figures reported by major U.S. retail companies in August, 2010. The percentages reported for each retail company represent the change in sales for stores open at least 12 months as of August 1, 2010, as compared to the sales of those same stores in August, 2009.
Same store sales is considered to be a key indicator which reveals the strength and growth or weakness and retraction of a chain. The figures exclude new store openings, which would inflate overall sales numbers prematurely and artificially.
August 2010 Same Store Sales Comps - Complete List:
+ 15.0% Victoria's Secret
+ 12.0% Limited Brands
+ 9.1% Zumiez
+ 9.0% Tandy Retail Leathercraft
+ 8.5% Stein Mart
+ 6.3% Nordstrom
+ 6.0% Abercrombie & Fitch
+ 6.0% Banana Republic
+ 5.0% Costco (excluding
+ 5.0% Ross
+ 4.5% Kohl's
+ 4.3% Macy's
+ 3.6% Fred's
+ 2.9% Neiman Marcus
+ 2.3% JC Penney
+ 2.1% Walgreens
+ 2.0% Bath & Body Works
+ 2.0% Cato
+ 2.0% La Senza
+ 2.0% TJX
+ 1.9% BJs Wholesale Club (excluding fuel)
+ 2.0% Target
+ 1.3% Wet Seal
+ 1.0% American Eagle Outfitters
+ 1.0% Saks
+ 0.5% Stage Stores
+ 0.0% Dillard's
- 0.8% Duckwall-ALCO
- 1.0% Aeropostale
- 1.0% Gap
- 1.0% Rite Aid
- 2.0% Old Navy
+ 3.2% Destination Maternity fuel)
- 3.7% Hot Topic
- 4.6% Bon-Ton
- 6.5% Buckle
Compare these August 2010 same store sales figures with previous months:
- Complete 2010 Same Store Sales Roundup
- July, 2010 Same Store Sales
- June, 2010 Same Store Sales
- May, 2010 Same Store Sales
- April, 2010 Same Store Sales
- March, 2010 Same Store Sales
- February, 2010 Same Store Sales
- January, 2010 Same Store Sales
