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. 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: August 2023 US Housing Market Indicators: Mortgage Rate Increases to Highest in Over 21 YearsNearly Half of Shoppers Seek Out Promotions To Beat Food Inflation: US Consumer Survey InsightsInsights Video: Market Navigator—US Grocery RetailingWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 32: UK Closures Up 96%