The gear will sell for a fraction of the price the designers' merchandise typically fetches at department stores.
Sales at general merchandise stores, a category that covers department stores, increased by 1%.
Keep in mind that 59% of the North American market is plus-size but only 2% of the product in department stores has the right kinds of merchandise.
Shoppers were flocking to the department stores with the bright windows and expensive merchandise.
As for Macy's, having another major department store sell Martha Stewart towels, pots and other merchandise could dilute its business.
As for Macy's, having another major department store sell Martha Stewart towels, pots and other home merchandise could dilute its business.
Every time I walk into a Nordstrom full-line department store I am impressed with the service and excited by the merchandise assortments and displays.
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Meanwhile, the U.S. Commerce Department reports that December retail sales (which include non-general merchandise categories such as autos, gasoline stations and restaurants) increased 0.1 percent seasonally adjusted over November and 6.2 percent unadjusted year-over-year.
Meanwhile, September retail sales released by the Commerce Department show that total retail sales (which include non-general merchandise categories such as autos, gasoline stations and restaurants) increased 1.1 percent month-to-month and 8.6 percent over last year, partially due to strong auto sales.
The NRF results are in line with data released by the U.S. Commerce Department that shows total retail sales (which include non-general merchandise categories such as autos, gasoline stations and restaurants) increased 0.1 percent seasonally adjusted month-to-month and 9 percent unadjusted year-over-year.
By offering new and modern brands, a large selection of merchandise, and superb customer service, Sephora has attracted a younger consumer than the department stores.
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Meanwhile, January retail sales data, released by the U.S. Department of Commerce, showed total retail sales (which include non-general merchandise categories such as autos, gasoline stations and restaurants) increased 5.6 percent unadjusted year-over-year and 0.4 percent seasonally adjusted month-to-month.
According to 2011 Brand Keys research, Merchandise Range drives loyalty for discount and online retailers, and Store Reputation drives the loyalty for department stores.
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