Insight Report 5 minutes PremiumUS Holiday Comparable Sales Growth Results: A Mixed Picture So Far Coresight Research January 15, 2019 Executive Summary Those US retailers that have reported holiday 2018 sales so far have posted mixed comparable sales growth. Big-box retailers, Costco and Target, posted strong top-line numbers: Costco reported total same-store sales growth of 6.1% for December, ahead of the consensus estimate of 4.8%, while Target posted 5.7% same-store sales growth. Department-store retailers showed mixed performance with Kohl’s posting solid holiday comps while JCPenney reported further negative same-store sales growth. Macy’s underwhelmed and lowered its full-year guidance. Specialty retailers such as Boot Barn and Urban Outfitters performed well, posting strong same-store growth, helped by robust online sales. Click here to read Coresight’s coverage on US holiday retail and gain key retail insights for 2019 and prior years. 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: Breathing New Life into the Shopping Experience: The Surge of the Resale Market—China Retail InsightsAvoidance Stabilizes: China Consumer TrackerMarket Navigator: US Department Stores—Softness Ahead Despite Opportunities in Experiences and Alternative ModelsConsumers Dine Out at Record-High Rates: US Consumer Survey Insights
