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

Key Points

• 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.