Insight ReportAugust 2018 US Same-Store Sales: Strong Beat by Costco Coresight Research September 17, 2018 Executive SummaryCoresight Research’s monthly reports keep you up to date on US and UK retail sales, US retail traffic and in-store metrics, selected US retailers’ same-store sales and key global consumer indicators. Click here to view our full collection of Monthly Reports. Our monthly US Same-Store Sales Report reviews comparable sales metrics reported by Costco, Buckle and Cato. Highlights from our August US Same-Store Sales report: Costco’s same-store sales rose higher in August this year compared to the growth reported in the same month last year. Among the specialty retailers, comp growth at Buckle was marginally negative. Cato and L Brands posted positive comp growth compared to negative growth posted in August last year. Costco continues to report strong traffic trends. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: June 2025 US Retail Sales: Sales Expansion Remains Resilient as Most Sectors Post Positive GrowthThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 18: What US Consumers Think About Tariffs—UpdateAnalyst Corner: Three Themes Transforming US Apparel and Footwear Retail in 2025, with Anand KumarSeasonal Shopping, 1Q25—Expectations for Valentine’s Day and Presidents’ Day: US Consumer Survey Insights Extra
