Insight ReportMarch 2020 US Same-Store Sales: Costco Sees Food Sales Surge over 30%, but Softlines Down by Double Digits Coresight Research April 15, 2020 Reasons to ReadThe impact of the coronavirus continues to be experienced by retailers globally, negatively affecting comps growth but resulting in a surge in online shopping and essential purchases (such as food). Our monthly US Same-Store Sales Report reviews comparable sales metrics reported by Costco, Buckle and Cato. This report looks at March same-store sales for Costco and Buckle: Costco’s same-store sales growth rate was significantly below the consensus estimate, impacted by coronavirus lockdowns. Buckle’s total net sales slumped compared to February. Cato comparable sales data for March was not available at the time of publishing. 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. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 23: US Retail Sectors in FocusA Guide to NRF 2026 Retail’s Big Show: The Next Now—Key Insights Shaping the Future of RetailUS CPG Sales Tracker: CPG E-Commerce Growth Eases from Prime Day Peak; General Merchandise Decline Confirms Pull-Forward EffectUS Grocery Retailing—Market Forecast and Competitive Landscape: Nontraditional Grocers To Gain Share Amid Weak Volume Demand and Tariff Pressures
