Insight ReportFebruary 2019 US Same-Store Sales: Costco Comps Decelerate, Buckle and Cato Comparable Sales Fall Coresight Research March 15, 2019 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 February US Same-Store Sales report: In February, Costco’s same-store sales growth showed a sequential slowdown. The company posted accelerated growth in e-commerce comparable sales. Adverse weather conditions, holiday shift and forex currency fluctuations negatively impacted Costco’s performance. Buckle saw a poor performance in both Men’s and Women’s segment that dragged down the comps. Cato posted a decline in comps, below the company’s own expectations. 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: Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 46: Store Openings Down 11% Year Over Year2026 Sector Outlook: US Apparel and Footwear Retailing—Moderate Growth in a Stabilizing Macro EnvironmentRolling Metric Improves This Week: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 41, 2025—Data GraphicUS Store Tracker Extra, August 2025: At Home, Claire’s and Office Depot Closures Add 4+ Million Square Feet to Total Closed Retail Space
