Insight Report 4 minutes PremiumFebruary 2020 US Same-Store Sales: Costco Comp Growth Increases on the Back of Coronavirus Buying Coresight Research March 9, 2020 What's InsideCoronavirus has landed in the US in a big way, not necessarily the number of cases but in terms of public perception, which is driving some dramatic changes in consumer behavior: Costco management said that coronavirus-related buying added three points to February same-store sales. Our monthly US Same-Store Sales Report reviews comparable sales metrics reported by Costco, Buckle and Cato. This report looks at February same-store sales for these three retailers: Costco’s same-store sales growth rate doubled in February over January, and online sales surged. Buckle, which carries a very different product line, did not grow as strongly. Cato’s same-store sales contracted. Coresight Research’s monthly reports keep you up to date on US and UK retail sales, US retail traffic and in-store metrics, selected US retailers’ same-store sales and key global consumer indicators. Click here to view our full collection of Monthly Reports. This report is for paying subscribers only. Already a paying subscriber? Please log in to see the entire report.If you wish to learn more about our subscription plans and become a paying subscriber, click here. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: 3Q23 US Retail Inventory Insights: Positive Factors Pave the Way for Better Inventory Turnover in the Holiday QuarterWeinswig’s Weekly: Hearing from Kroger and Ahold Delhaize at GroceryshopThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week: US Retail and Tech FocusWeak Demand Hampers 6.18 Shopping Festival: China Consumer Tracker