US DATA: Redbook for Oct 9 wk: “the week started slowly with below
average customer counts, but improved towards the Columbus Day weekend
as temperatures fell to more fall like levels in many parts of the
country. The main merchandise themes in October included mid-fall
seasonal apparel, Halloween, winter sports and early holiday
merchandise. Halloween sales were generally on track.”
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Year-over-year: Week (w/e 10/09/10 vs year-ago) 2.5%
Year-over-year: Month (October 2010 vs October 2009) 2.5%
Month-over-month: (October 2010 vs September 2010) 0.2%