Same-Store Sales So-So

Home Textiles Today Staff -- Home Textiles Today, 7/8/2011 4:10:39 AM

NEW YORK - The pace of comp gains slackened during the second week of June, gaining 3.2% following a 4.2% increase the previous week, according to the Johnson Redbook.
     The discount channel saw comps rise 4.3%, while the department store sector eked out a 0.9% increase.
     "Summer apparel was active in both discount and department stores," said Redbook analyst Catlin Levis.
     Also showing strength, she said, were fans, air conditioners and sporting equipment.