Sales increase 3.3% over a year earlier in a usually slow month. Notably, beleaguered Abercrombie & Fitch posts an 8% increase. Although they didn't spend huge amounts, shoppers turned out at the nation's malls in January, helping retailers post solid sales for the notoriously sluggish month.
Solid Sales Gains For Retailers In January
Los Angeles Times - Top News, Los Angeles Times
Thu, 02/04/2010 - 8:47am
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