March 2019 US Same-Store Sales: Costco and Buckle Comps Show Sequential Improvement; Cato Comparable Sales Continue to Slide

Executive Summary

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.

Our monthly US Same-Store Sales Report reviews comparable sales metrics reported by Costco, Buckle and Cato.

Highlights from our March US Same-Store Sales report:

• Costco’s same-store sales growth showed a sequential strengthening, led by strong store traffic. Its e-commerce segment continued to post strong growth.
• Buckle’s comps showed sequential improvement. Its men’s segment performed better than its women’s segment.
• Cato’s comparable sales continue to decline. The company closed two stores in March.