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: Breathing Space for US Retailers and Brands: US Tariffs Paused for 90 Days But Hiked Further for ChinaConfidence and Couture—Consumer Sentiment Ticks Up, Gucci Leads in Luxury: US Consumer Survey InsightsShoptalk Spring 2025 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch: Preview—12 Innovators Leveling Up the Customer Experience and Streamlining OperationsAnalyst Corner: From Models to Markets—The Accelerating Shift Toward AI Applications, with Charlie Poon
