A weekly measure of sales at chain stores, discounters, and department stores. It is a less consistent indicator of retail sales than the weekly ICSC index. It is also calculated differently than other indicators. For instance, figures for the first week of the month are compared with the average for the entire previous month. When two weeks are available, then these are compared with the average for the previous month, and so on. It might be more useful to compare year-over-year figures since these are indeed compared to the comparable week a year ago. This index is correlated with the general merchandise portion of retail sales covering only about 10 percent of total retail sales. Why Investors Care
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Highlights
Redbook continues to report weakness in retail sales, showing a year-on-year gain of only 0.2 percent in the April 28 week. The small gain reflects Easter calendar distortions but also underlying softness. The report said readings beginning next week, when the Easter effect is no longer a factor, will offer a clearer picture of underlying demand.
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