US DATA: July Chain Store Sales: 4 were Better Than Expected-
Costco July Total Comp Sales Rose 5.0% – better than 4.4%
Limited reports Jul same store sales +12.0% – better than 6.3%
Stage Stores Comparable Store Sales Increase of 5.3% – better than 2.1%
Fred’s July Sales Up 1.2% on a Comparable Store Basis-better than (1.8%)
3 were Worse Than Expected- Wet Seal, Buckle, Zumiez