Wal-Mart Says August Sales May Be Little Changed
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Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world&#39;s largest retailer, said August sales will be little changed or rise as much as 2 percent, hurt by Hurricane Charley and sluggish demand for back-to-school products.
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U.S. consumer spending was unexpectedly flat in August, government data showed on Thursday, as shoppers exercised restraint after splashing out even more than previously thought during the previous month.
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Limited Brands Inc  said on  Thursday sales at stores open at least a year rose 1 percent in  August, in line with the retailer&#39;s expectations, but it  expects same-store sales to be flat in September.
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The 0.3 percent increase in retail sales was about half what had been expected. In another sign of weakness, industrial production in August edged up by just 0.2 percent.
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Expects same-store sales to come in flat to up 2%; cites hurricanes, weak back-to-school trends. NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
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By Emily Kaiser CHICAGO  - Wal-Mart Stores Inc.  lowered its August sales forecast on Monday because of disappointing back-to-school demand, casting doubt on the strength of U.S. consumer spending in a key shopping season.
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Consumer prices barely budged in August, suggesting that inflation is not currently a problem for the economy and that Federal Reserve policy makers can stick
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Wal-Mart Stores Inc  on  Thursday reported a higher-than-expected 3.1 percent rise in  August sales at its U.S. stores open at least a year.
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Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (WMT.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Saturday it still expects a 1 percent to 3 percent increase in December sales at its US stores open at least a year as sales
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US retailers are expected to post modest November sales this week, with No. 1 retailer Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (WMT.N: Quote, Profile, Research) already cutting its holiday
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WASHINGTON -- Retail sales in August posted the weakest showing in two months as worried consumers curbed their spending habits.
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Consumer spending was flat in August even though incomes rose, the Commerce Department reported yesterday, providing more mixed signals about the economy's recent strength.
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Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (WMT.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday maintained its September sales forecast and said back-to-school demand picked up for key categories including electronics and clothing after a sluggish start.
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Wal-Mart Stores Inc.  said on Saturday it still expects a 1 percent to 3 percent increase in December sales at its U.S. stores open at least a year.
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Wal-Mart continues to show slow sales growth, but it isn't resting on its laurels.
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Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world's biggest retailer, lowered its sales forecast for August, citing Hurricane Charley's swipe across Florida and slower than expected back-to-school sales.
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Wal-Mart Stores Inc.  said on Saturday it still expected a 2 percent to 4 percent increase in January sales at its U.S. stores open at least a year, in line with its previous forecast.