Insight ReportMay 2019 US Same-Store Sales: Costco’s Comps Below Consensus, Buckle’s Sales Drop, Cato’s Comps Meet Management Expectations Coresight Research June 11, 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 May US Same-Store Sales report: In May, Costco’s same-store sales growth was below the consensus estimate, although its e-commerce segment continued to post strong growth. Buckle posted a decrease in same-store sales, impacted by poor performance in its women’s segment. Cato posted positive same-store sales growth. The company said that May’s sales were in line with 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: 2026 Sector Outlook: US Drugstore Retailing—Strong Volume Growth amid Margin PressureUS Store Tracker Extra, August 2025: At Home, Claire’s and Office Depot Closures Add 4+ Million Square Feet to Total Closed Retail SpaceFinancial Optimism Remains Firm Since the Start of the Year: US Consumer Survey InsightsFinancial Sentiment Improves Amid Middle East News Flow: US Consumer Survey Insights