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H7 CF GOVERNORS OF THE FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OQTOBER 1 5 , 1 9 5 7 . GfMr, MONTHLY STORE SALES AND STOCKS, BY DEPARTMENTS UNITED STATES - AUGUST 1957 (Baaed on r e t a i l d o l l a r amounts) Summary by S e l e c t e d Department Groups Main Store .Piece goods and Small house- wares hold textiles Miscellaneous Jill Main store total Women's Men's apparel and Home and boys 1 f u r n i s h accesi ings sories 102 76 93 SALES INDEXES (Unadjusted, 191*7-1*9 average monthly s a l e s = 100) June 1955 July 1955 Aug. 1955 96 78 93 89 71 91 115 71* 77 . 101 97 107 76 71 101* 99 75 86 99 ^81 79 Apr. May June July Aug. 1956 1956 1956 1956 1956 91* 107 102 81 98 98 109 9U • 71* 100 79 97 125 72 82 105 115 111 99 109 79 89 75 80 105 93 108 103 80 92 77 91* 103 83 81* Apr. May June July Aug. 1957 1957 1957 1957 1957 101* 108 99 86 102 120 111 92 78 105 98 98 121 77 87 96 . U5 108 101* 110 73 89 72 81 106 97 110 100 81* 95 91* 99 105 91 92 • ' 91* 108 107 77 98 111 107 102 79 101 STOCKS INDEXES (Unadjusted, 191*7-1*9 average of end-of-month s t o c k s - 100) •June 1955 J u l y 1955 Aug. 1955 111* 110 117 113 113 128 121 111 125 U5 109 107 101 102 115 109 111 110 106 110 107 101 108 Apr. May June July Aug. 1956 1956 1956 1956 1956 133 130 121 119 126 138 131 119 122 138 11*2 11*3 127 121 •' 135 131 129 121* 120 117 U S 112 107 110 108 130 128 122 117 119 118 121 116 111* 119 122 118 108 101* 110 Apr. May June July Aug. 1957 1957 1957 1957 1957 139 11*1* 139 127 132 11*5 11*9 152 137 128 11*1 136 135 129 123 120 119 116 112 115 110 138 131* 129 121* 12b 123 126 122 i a 121* 122 121 110 107 111 3.1 3.0 3.0 5.2 5.1* 5.2 3.1* 3.6 3.7 2.9 3.2 3.2 i*.l l*.l ' 1*.2 3.1* 3.6 3.1* 136 128 126 131 ioh 0 SALES Aug. 1955 Aug. 1956 Aug. 1957 3.5 3.5 3.5 < Figures f o r departments w i t h i n groups given on following pages. 2.1* 2.1* 2.3 Page 2 0.7.3 MOMTta DEPARTMENT STOKE SALES AND STOCKS, BX DEPARTMENTS UNITED STATES - AUGUST 1957 1 Departme$nt Percentage change from corresponding period a year ago Stocks S a l e s during (end of period month) Aug/ 1 Jan.-Aug. Aug. Ratio of Unadjusted s t o c k s t o indexes s a l e s 1 / (191*7-19) a v . =100.2/) August August 195711956 S a l e s j Stocks h 3.3 3.3 — k 3.5 3.5 102 131 + 2 3.2 3.1 106 HO 0 + 1 + 2 - 5 1*.3 5.0 3.9 3.6 1*.3 5.0 3.8 3.8 60 1*7 80 73 91 81* 107 100 1 + 3 0 + 2 + + + 2.7 3.2 2.0 3.1 2.7 3.2 2.1 3.0 139 122 166 133 118 108 135 125 + 3 + 1 '* 5 U.2 l*.i 95 121* Laces, trimmings, embroideries, and ribbons Notions T o i l e t a r t i c l e s , drug sundries + 1 + 1 * U 0 0 + 2 + 6 + 6 + 6 5.3 1*.5 3.5 5.0 1*.3 3.5 71 88 110 ill* 11*1 116 Silverware arid jewelry Silverware and c l o c k s Costume jewelry Fine jewelry and watches - 3 -13 + 5 + 6 - 3 - 1 - 3 k * + + 3 5 l 1* 5*3 6.0 3.6 8.6 5.1 5.1 3.8 8.9 85 93 82 87 128 151 122 115 Art needlework , Broks and s t a t i o n e r y Bookstand magazines Stationery + 5 + + 8 9 +9 + + + + 2 5 5 5 + + + + 1* 5 5 2 1*.7 3.6 2*8 3.9 1*.9 3.8 3.0 ii.2 80 101* 100 103 107 131 109 11*0 + 5 + 3 + 5 3.0 3.0 105 11*5 + + + + + 2 + 2 + 1 - 2 - 2 + 5 -1* + 5 + 6 + 2 0 + 8 + 8 + 2 3.8 3.0 l*a 1.5 8.9 3.3 3.1* 3.8 91* . 11*2 3 . 0 101 161* 1*.3 1*6 61* 1.1* 106 76 8.0 1*2 105 161 3 . 3 130 3.3 67 127 - l + 3 - 3 0 + 4: + 3 + + + + + • * + + 3.5 3.1* 3.7 3.1 3.0 3.3 5.5 3.7 6.2 3.1* 3.3 3.6 2.9 3.0 3.3 5.7 3.8 6.1* GRAND TOTAL—entire s t o r e + 1* + 2 MAIN STORE TOTAL + 1* + 2 PIECE GOODS, HOUSEHOLD TEXTILES + 1 0 Piece goods Silks, velvets, synthetics Woolen yard goods Cotton yard goods ^0 0 0 0 -1* -3 - 1 - 1* Household t e x t i l e s Linens arid towels Domestics—muslins, s h e e t i n g s Blankets, comforters, spreads „ + + + 1 2 1 3 SMALL WARES WCMEN1S APPAREL AND ACCESSORIES ' Women's a c c e s s o r i e s Neckwear and s c a r f s Handkerchiefs Millinery "omen's and c h i l d r e n ' s gloves Corsets and b r a s s i e r e s Women's, c h i l d r e n ' s h o s i e r y Underwear, s l i p s , and n e g l i g e e s Knit underwear S i l k & muslin underwear, s l i p s N e g l i g e e s , robes, l o u n g , apparel I n f a n t s ' wear Handbags, small l e a t h e r goods Women's and c h i l d r e n ' s shoes Children's shoes Women's shoes 1* 5 U 8 3 7 0 0 + 3 -3 +1 + 6 + 6 +8 + 9 + 7 +h + l* + 1* + * 2 3 2 1* 1* 1* 2 6 6 6 5 5 5 71* 100 62 71 127 88 118 165 107 — ' 116 152 102 101* 152 11*0 173 181 173 - G.7.3 Page 3 MONTHLY. DEPAH3MENT STOjRE SALES AND STOCKS, BY DEPARTMENTS ( C o n t i n u e d ) UNITED STATES - AUGUST 1957 Department 10 R a t i o of Unadjusted \ s t o c k s t o indexes S a l e s 1 / (19U7-U9/ av.=1002/) AUgUSt AU|gust Sales|Stocks 1 | P e r c e n t a g e chaiage from corresponding period a y e a r a* Stocks Sales during (end of period month) Aug. I Jan.-Aug, Aug. WOMEN'S APPAREL, ACCESSORIES ( C o n t . ) Women's a p p a r e l Women's, m i s s e s ' c o a t s & s u i t s Women's, m i s s e s ' c o a t s Women's, m i s s e s ' s u i t s J u n i o r s ' and g i r l s ' wear Juniors' coats, s u i t s , dresses G i r l s ' wear + 6 - 2 - U + U +10 + 8 +12 V'U - 1 - 2 + 1 > 5 + U + 7 + 5 + U 0 +n + 6 + U >8 2.U 3.2 3.0 3.5 1.8 1.7 1.9 2.U 3.1 2.9 3.U 1.9 1.9 2.0 116 73 80 63 165 127 211 1U8 lUo 152 123 168 1U8 18U Women's and misses? d r e s s e s Inexpensive dresses Better dresses Blouses, s k i r t s , sportswear Aprons, h o u s e d r e s s e s , uniforms Furs + U + 7 + 1 +10 + 6 0 + 1 t 3 0 + 7 + 3 + 8 +10 +12 + 9 + 6 r - 1 +.1 2.1 1.6 2.6 2.5 1.9 U.l 1.9 1.5 2.4 2.7 2.0 U.l 93 93 91 153 96 115 12U 121 133 191 97 123 + 6 + 1 + k 5.2 5.U 87 1U1 + 6 + 2 +11 +12 + + + + + + + 7.1* 7 . 6 5.3 5.2 3.1 3.5 6.U 7 . 0 7M 69 151 110 156 128 1U0 15U MEN'S AND BOYS' WEAR Men's Men's Boys' Men's clothing f u r n i s h i n g s and h a t s wear 5c boys' s h o e s , s l i p p e r s HGMEFURNISHINGS 2 1 5 U 5 5 2 5 0 0 + 2 3.7 3.6 110 120 1 1 2 1 1 1 + l 0 + 2 0 + 1 0 + 2 .0 + 2 + 2 + 5' 2.9 1.2 3.5 4.3 U.3 U.l 2.9 1.2 3.5 U.3 U.l U.8 1U8 178 138 89 96 57 121 128 119 10U 112 6U Draperies, curtains, upholstery + 2 Lamps and shades + 2 China and g l a s s w a r e + 1 Major household a p p l i a n c e s — 6 Housewares ( i n c l . s n a i l a p p l i a n c e s ) ' + 3 G i f t shop + 3 -3 0 + 2 . - 5 0 + 2 + 3 + 5 5.0 U.2 7.3 1.9 U.o 5.7 88 U.9 82 U.2 7 . 2 103 2.0 93 U.o ,108. . 5 . 6 107 120 113 335 87 137 155 0 - U + 6 + U 0 +11 +13 3.0 2.6 U.l 2.7 2.3 3.9 112: 112; 110 122 121 lUC + 9 + U + U 3.U 3.6 92 +11 + 8 +15 0 •5 + 6 + + 9 + + + + • 5 . 0 5.5 5 . 7 -6.0 U.3 U.9 3.U 3 . 3 1.1 1.1 91 72 12U 112 83 F u r n i t u r e and bedding M a t t r e s s e s , s p r i n g s , s t u d i o beds Upholstered, other f u r n i t u r e Domestic f l o o r c o v e r i n g s Rugs and c a r p e t s Linoleum Radios, phonographs, t e l e v i s i o n pianos, records, sheetmusic, i n s t r . Radios, phonographs, t e l e v i s i o n Records, s h e e t m u s i c , i n s t r . MISCELLANEOUS MERCHANDISE DEPTS. Toys, games, s p o r t i n g goods, cameras Toys and games S p o r t i n g goods and cameras Luggage Candy + + + + - k 0 +3 -9 *k + 3 + U -9 +12 +9 U 6 5 3 U 12U 150 . 159 135 ' 12 U 8U <lO G.7.3 ~ Page it MONTHLY DEPARTMENT STORE SALES AND STOCKS, BY DEPARTMENTS (Continued) UNITED STATES - AUGUST 1957 '/ . Department Percentage change frcm corresponding p e r i o d a year ago Stocks Sales during (end of period month) Aug. | Jan.-Augj •Aug. BASEMENT STORE TOTAL + it Domestics and blankets - 1 - 2 - 2 7/cnen's, m i s s e s ' ready-to-wear + 5 + 1 + 3 + 6 + 2 + 7 0 + 1 + 8 +11 + 7 -it + + + + + - Men's and boys' wear + 7 Men's wear Men's c l o t h i n g Men1 s f u r n i s h i n g s Boys' wear + 1 + 1 Ratio of Unadjusted stocks t o indexes s a l e s 1/ (I9lt7-lt2, av,»100|2/) August August 195711956 S a l e s | S t o c k s 2.U 101 , 111 2.3 2.3 127 1.9 2.0 98 112 + 3 - 2 * 5 + l + it + 5 + .it . + 5 - 2 2.U 2.5 2.5 2.6 2.It 2.It 2 . 5 2.it 1.1 1.1 1.7 1.7 1.3 l.U 2.2 2.2 2 . 5 2.U 98 3/ 3/ 59 79 Htlt 196 1U1 3/ 115 3/ 10lt Sit 139 lit3 138 3/ + 3 + 1 2.6 2.7 115 126 + 5 + it + 5 +11 + + + + + + + - 2 2 3 2 3.1 3.6 2.7 \.6 3.2 3.7 2.8 1.9 93 98 92 203 122 1U2 Hit 135 Homefurnishings - i - 3 - 2 3.2 3.2 86 103 Shoes + 3 + 1 - 2 3.1t 3 . 7 106 115 NOMRCHANDISE TOTAL + 6 + it 3/ 3/ 3/ 122 3/ Barber and beauty shop + 3 +_1 y 3/ 3/ 127 3/ Intimate apparel Hosiery Underwear, c o r s e t s & b r a s s i e r e s Coats and s u i t s Dresses' Blouses, s k i r t s , and sportswear G i r l s ' wear I n f a n t s ' wear Aprons, housedresses, uniforms 1 3 2 1 0 6 6 3 5 3 3 2 7 2.3 113 1/ \ JJ i h e r a t i o of stocks t o s a l e s i s obtained by d i v i d i n g stocks at- the end of t h e month by s a l e s during t h e month and hence i n d i c a t e s the number of months' supply on hand a t t h e end of t h e month i n terms of s a l e s f o r t h a t month. £ / The 19U7-U9 average of monthly s a l e s and end-of-month stocks f o r each department ~ i s used as the base i n computing s a l e s and stocks indexes, r e s p e c t i v e l y , f o r that department. For d e s c r i p t i o n of s e r i e s , see pages 11U6-U9 of t h e November 1953 Federal Reserve B u l l e t i n . A brochure containing back data f o r t h e d e p a r t mental s e r i e s f o r t h e p e r i o d 19UO-1952, i n c l u s i v e , may be obtained from the Division of Administrative S e r v i c e s , Board of Governors of t h e Federal Reserve System, Yvashington 25, D. C. 3./ Data not a v a i l a b l e . "Note:—Based on r e p o r t s from a group of l a r g e department s t o r e s l o c a t e d i n various c i t i e s throughout t h e country. I n 1956, s a l e s and stocks a t t h e s e s t o r e s a c counted f o r almost 50 p e r cent of e s t i m a t e d . t o t a l department s t o r e s a l e s and s t o c k s . Not a l l ' s t o r e s r e p o r t d a t a f o r a l l of t h e departments shown; conseq u e n t l y , t h e sample f o r t h e i n d i v i d u a l departments i s not so comprehensive a s that for the t o t a l .
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