US DATA: Redbook for wk Feb 11: “Sales during the week were driven
by a combination of factors, including: Valentine’s day promotions such
as candy, flowers, cosmetics, jewelry and selected women’s apparel as
well as continuing clearance of winter merchandise. At the beginning of
the week some retailers noted customer traffic and sales slowed on
Sunday due to the Super Bowl as shoppers’ attention was diverted. Sales
did, however, pick up modestly toward the end of the week as Valentine’s
Day approaches. Valentine’s day is one day later than last year, pushing
some related sales into the subsequent fiscal week.”
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Year-over-year: Week (w/e 02/11/12 vs year-ago) 2.7%
Year-over-year: Month (February 2012 vs February 2011) 2.6%
Month-over-month: (February 2012 vs January 2012) 1.3%