Wal-Mart says weekly traffic rose

tekkmortal · 11-07-2004, 01:32 AM

By CBS MarketWatch
Last Update: 12:02 PM ET Nov. 6, 2004

SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) -- Wal-Mart said Saturday that higher shopper traffic in the past week raised its comparable-store sales above the previous year.

It was a bounce-back for the world's largest retailer, which reported a traffic dip in last week's report. Wal-Mart said its latest batch of average sales was higher and that the increased sales from more shoppers made up two-thirds of that year-over-year increase.

The latest reporting period included Halloween weekend, since the previous week's report cut off ahead of last-minute candy and costume sales.

Wal-Mart said its forecast for the month ending Nov. 26 is for a 2 to 4 percent rise in same-store sales. By including Nov. 26, Wal-Mart will be including the traditional day-after-Thanksgiving surge in the month's numbers.

The chain's weekly data measure the results from stores open at least a year, excluding Wal-Marts, Sam's Clubs or Supercenters that have opened in the past year. Its 2 to 4 percent goal for November is the same as in previous months.

On Thursday, Wal-Mart formally said its October same-store sales had grown 2.8 percent, backing last Saturday's preliminary estimate. Including all stores, October sales were up 10.4 percent. See full story.

Wal-Mart said the East and Southeast were its strongest sales regions, marking the fifth straight week that Southeast results have been among the leaders.

The week's top-selling products, said Wal-Mart, were bedding, womens wear, food and pet supplies.

Shares of Wal-Mart (WMT: news, chart, profile) closed up 21 cents Friday at $56.47.

Bigger bonus for me this year!

Fly Free · 11-07-2004, 02:49 AM

ugh and i dont like walfart *shrugs*

Vance · 11-07-2004, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Fly Free

ugh and i dont like walfart *shrugs*

Ditto.

I refuse to buy anything from *cough* Wal-mart. Target or others will do for me. Why should I buy anything from Wal-mart which that enforce child-labor in third-world countries? Sheesh.

DeafSCUBA98 · 11-07-2004, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tekkmortal

By CBS MarketWatch
Last Update: 12:02 PM ET Nov. 6, 2004

SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) -- Wal-Mart said Saturday that higher shopper traffic in the past week raised its comparable-store sales above the previous year.

It was a bounce-back for the world's largest retailer, which reported a traffic dip in last week's report. Wal-Mart said its latest batch of average sales was higher and that the increased sales from more shoppers made up two-thirds of that year-over-year increase.

The latest reporting period included Halloween weekend, since the previous week's report cut off ahead of last-minute candy and costume sales.

Wal-Mart said its forecast for the month ending Nov. 26 is for a 2 to 4 percent rise in same-store sales. By including Nov. 26, Wal-Mart will be including the traditional day-after-Thanksgiving surge in the month's numbers.

The chain's weekly data measure the results from stores open at least a year, excluding Wal-Marts, Sam's Clubs or Supercenters that have opened in the past year. Its 2 to 4 percent goal for November is the same as in previous months.

On Thursday, Wal-Mart formally said its October same-store sales had grown 2.8 percent, backing last Saturday's preliminary estimate. Including all stores, October sales were up 10.4 percent. See full story.

Wal-Mart said the East and Southeast were its strongest sales regions, marking the fifth straight week that Southeast results have been among the leaders.

The week's top-selling products, said Wal-Mart, were bedding, womens wear, food and pet supplies.

Shares of Wal-Mart (WMT: news, chart, profile) closed up 21 cents Friday at $56.47.

Bigger bonus for me this year!

me too bigger bonus this year.. also we're on 248 days accident free

11-07-2004, 01:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
tekkmortal Smashin' Pumpkins! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,537	Wal-Mart says weekly traffic rose By CBS MarketWatch Last Update: 12:02 PM ET Nov. 6, 2004 SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) -- Wal-Mart said Saturday that higher shopper traffic in the past week raised its comparable-store sales above the previous year. It was a bounce-back for the world's largest retailer, which reported a traffic dip in last week's report. Wal-Mart said its latest batch of average sales was higher and that the increased sales from more shoppers made up two-thirds of that year-over-year increase. The latest reporting period included Halloween weekend, since the previous week's report cut off ahead of last-minute candy and costume sales. Wal-Mart said its forecast for the month ending Nov. 26 is for a 2 to 4 percent rise in same-store sales. By including Nov. 26, Wal-Mart will be including the traditional day-after-Thanksgiving surge in the month's numbers. The chain's weekly data measure the results from stores open at least a year, excluding Wal-Marts, Sam's Clubs or Supercenters that have opened in the past year. Its 2 to 4 percent goal for November is the same as in previous months. On Thursday, Wal-Mart formally said its October same-store sales had grown 2.8 percent, backing last Saturday's preliminary estimate. Including all stores, October sales were up 10.4 percent. See full story. Wal-Mart said the East and Southeast were its strongest sales regions, marking the fifth straight week that Southeast results have been among the leaders. The week's top-selling products, said Wal-Mart, were bedding, womens wear, food and pet supplies. Shares of Wal-Mart (WMT: news, chart, profile) closed up 21 cents Friday at $56.47. Bigger bonus for me this year!

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Fly Free Just me Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Wherever i want to be LOL Posts: 9,101	ugh and i dont like walfart shrugs