US DATA: Redbook says “Our 24-company Johnson Redbook Same-store
Sales Index (SSI) was up 3.5% following a 2.9% gain in November and 3.7%
gain in October. Double-digit gainers were Tandy Leather Factory, +19%
and Zumiez, +10%. Among retailers, 67% posted positive gains and 32%
posted negative results.”