| Oct 2011 |
Some Ups, Some Downs as Holiday Approaches
Some Signs of Improvement, Amidst Uncertainty and Volatility |
| Sep 2011 |
Lower Confidence, Soft Sales
Lack of Momentum Keeps Retail in Low Gear |
| Jul 2011 |
It's a Crazy Way to Make a Living
Weaker Numbers, but Retailers Believe July Was an Improvement |
| Jun 2011 |
Well, So Much for Spring!
Retailers Glad to See the End of a Tough Season |
| Mar 2011 |
Living the New Normal
Retailers See More of the Same - Slow, Uneven Conditions |
| Feb 2011 |
Gas Pains and Frostbite
Sales Results Below Plan Raise Concern About Future |
| Dec 2010 |
Stockings Half Full
Sales Lose Momentum, Traffic the Culprit |
| Oct 2010 |
Scary October!
Retailers Face Softer Sales, Higher Stocks |
| Sep 2010 |
Solid Numbers, Worried Retailers
Slowing Sales Raise Questions about Holiday Season |
| Jul 2010 |
Hot Summer, Cool Sales
Customers Hit the "Pause" Button |
| Jun 2010 |
"Cautiously Cautious" Customers
Aggressive Promotions Required to Win Sales |
| Mar 2010 |
March Comes in Like a Lion
Strong Sales, Despite Still-soft Traffic; Inventories Very Lean |
| Feb 2010 |
Olympics 1, Retail 0
Traffic and Sales Slow as Canadians Stay Home to Watch Games |
