Insight Report 4 minutes PremiumJuly 2018 US Same-Store Sales Coresight Research August 14, 2018 Executive SummaryCoresight 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. Our monthly US Same-Store Sales Report reviews comparable sales metrics reported by Costco, Buckle and Cato. Highlights from our July US Same-Store Sales report: Costco’s same-store sales grew higher in July this year compared to the growth reported in the same month last year. Buckle and Cato brands’ comp growth turned positive compared to declines posted in July 2017. L Brands’ comps were flat. Costco’s comps increased by 8.3% year over year in July, beating the consensus estimate of 6.5%. Within foods and sundries, departments that recorded strongest comp growth were tobacco, liquor, and frozen foods. Comps for both hardlines and softlines grew in the mid- to high-single digits. L Brands’ comps were flat in July. Victoria’s Secret’s comps decreased by 4%, while Bath & Body Works’ were up 10% 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: Malls Enjoy Black Friday Boost: US Consumer Survey Insights 2023, Week 494Q22 US Retail Inventory Tracker: Inventory Turnover Ratios Improve for Many RetailersDiving into the Diverse Underserved US Beauty Market: Insights Presented at the Inside Beauty ForumDay One at NRF 2023: Retail’s Big Show—Personalization Drives Retail Relevance at Every Consumer Touchpoint