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April showers and an early Easter wiped out same-store sales for most apparel retailers.
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Legal Briefs
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Early Easter Boosts March Comps
March same-store sales went out like a lion because of an early Easter.
Retail Comp Sales Solid in March
Retailers as a group had much to smile about as most posted strong comparable store sales for March, helped…
Limited Sues Quiksilver Over Trademark
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Dress Barn, Deb Shops Lead Early March Comps
March comparable-store sales for the handful of retailers reporting Thursday were mostly positive.