Econoday Report: ICSC-UBS Store Sales 30, 2007

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ICSC-UBS Store Sales

Definition
This weekly measure of comparable store sales at major retail chains, published by the International Council of Shopping Centers, is related to the general merchandise portion of retail sales. It accounts for roughly 10 percent of total retail sales. Why Investors Care

Released on 10/30/07 For wk 10/27 2007

Store Sales - W/W change
Actual	0.1%
Previous	-1.5 %

Store Sales - Y/Y
Actual	2.5%

Highlights
Store sales firmed very slightly in the Oct. 27 week, according to ICSC-UBS's index that showed a 0.1 percent week-to-week increase for a 2.5 percent year-on-year rate, a modest rate but up 3 tenths from the prior week. Redbook is up next.