Department store sales comparisons for February

Department store sales comparisons for February

NEW YORK — Here’s how sales went in February at selected department stores that had been open at least a year in comparison with February 2009.

This figure is a key indicator of a chain retailer’s health because it excludes sales at stores that open or close during the year.

Bon-Ton Stores Inc. 0.5 pct

Dillard’s Inc. 2 pct

Fred’s Inc. 2 pct

J.C. Penney Co. 1.2 pct

Kohl’s Corp. 3.7 pct

Neiman Marcus Group Inc. 5.1 pct

Nordstrom Inc. 10.3 pct

Macy’s Inc. 3.7 pct

Saks Inc. 2 pct

Stage Stores Inc. -3.9 pct