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F E D E R A L
R E S E R V E
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 18, 1961.
MONTHLY /DEPARTMENT STORE SALES AND STOCKS, BY DEPARTMENTS
UNITED STATES - MAY 196l
(Based on retail dollar amounts)
• •i .
Summary by Selected Department Groups
Main Store
Women's
Piece
goods
Main apparel Men's
Home
Small Misceland
and
and
store
furnish- house- wares laneous
boys'
total
ings
wear
hold
textiles
Basement
store
total
SALES INDEXES (Unadjusted, 1947-49 average monthly sales = 100 )
Mar. 1959
A;>r. 1959
May 1959
105
102
109-
123
109
114
91
87
106
96
109
112
68
76
80
ioi
99
109
95
84
95
103
99
104
Jan.
Feb;
Mar.
Apr.
May
I960
I960
I960
I960
I960
95
87
101
118
108
89
84
109
137
111
81
73
82
114
100
104
104
108
105
113
139
70
76
75
83
103
99
102
108
' 113
70
70
83
103
95
77
72
92
1X8
98
Jan. 1961
Feb. 1961
Mar.- 1961
A-ur. 1961
May 1961
91
83
114
100
112
85
83
133
108
117 .
77
72
98
89
103
96
93
103
104
114
135
69
76
76
86
101
93
109
101
121
72
70
98
84
97
73
71
110
93
103
1
.
STOCKS INDEXES (Unadjusted, 1947-49 average of end-of-month stocks = 100)
Mar. 1959
Apr. 1959
May 1959
138.
141
138
147
148
141
140
148
148
136
136
135 .
117
117
116
138
145
141
123
126
129
120
125
121
Jan.
Feb.
Mar.
Apr.
•-May
I960
I960
I960
I960
I960
133
139
149
148
148
139
152
165
157
154
132
142
154
156
162
129
132
143
145
145
119
120
122
123
120
135
135
144
151
149
130
119
129
128
134
108
116
125
125
127
Jan.
Feb.
Mar.
Apr.
May
1961
1961
1961
1961
1961
135
13&
148
150
148
141
150
160
161
154
135
145
156
163
164
130
131
141
141
142
120
120
122 •
121
120
139
139
146
154
151
130
121
127
130
134
106
114
120
126
123
2.6
2.9
2.7
4.4
5.1
5.0
4.1
4.3
4.1
4.3
4.3
4.1
4.1
4.1
3.9
3.5
3.6
3.5
2.4
2.6
2.4
RATIO OF STOCKS TO SALES
May 1959
May I960
May 1961
3.4
3.7
3.5
Figures for departments within groups given on following pages.
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MONTHLY DEPARTMENT STORE SALES AND STOCKS, BY DEPARTMENTS
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UNITED STATES - MAY 1961
r
Percentage change from
corresponding period Ratio- of {Unadjusted
Stocks sales 1/ (1947-49,,
Sales during (end of
Uv.=100 zJ)
period
1
Mav
month)
Mav
I
Mav 196111960 S ales 1 S tocks
Mavt Jan—Mav
Department
i
j
i
MAIN STORE-TOTAL.
PIECE GOODS, HOUSEHOLD TEXTILES:
- 2
1
-2
0
.3.5 3.7 112
148
0
0
4.1 4.3
86
120
+r
+ 1
+ 2
- 5
+"5
3.8
3.6
13,5
2.9
3.8 60
3.7 53
14.7 12
"2.7 106
84
74
60
122
4.2
4.8
;3.7
4.0
4.3 102
4.8 99
4.0 106
4.2 104
138
134
159
131
151
+3
Piece goods
Silks, velvets, synthetics
Woolen yard-goods . ...
Cotton yard goods
Household textiles
Lmens-and towels'
Domestics—muslins, sheetings
Blankets, comforters, spreads
3.3 3.5
+ 4.
+
+ 1
+ 4
. + 4
0
+ 2
+ 7
- 1
+
+
+
+
3
5
1
4
- 1
- 1
'0
- 2
1
+ 3
6
- 1
:
+ 7
0
+ 1
3.9 4.1 121
Laces, trimmings, embroideries,
and ribbons
Notions
Toilet articles, drug sundries
- 4
- 1
+ 7
- 6
+ 1
+ 1
+ 1
+ 2
4.4 4.2 98 . 140
174
3.7 3.6 128
150
3-4 3.6 142
Silverware and jewelry
Silverware and clocks
Costume jewelry
Pine jewelry and watches
+12
+21
+ 9
+ 7
0
- 7
+ 4
- 1
Art needlework "
Books and stationery
Books and magazines
Stationery
+a
+ 3
- 1
SMALL WAHfeS
—
-3
+ 7
+10
o
+ 5 . - i
WOMEN'S APPAREL AND ACCESSORIES
'+5
- i
Women's accessories
.Neckwear and scarfs
Handkerchiefs
Millinery
Women's and children's gloves
Corsets and brassieres'
Women's, children's hosiery
+ 4
+ 3
+ 2
+ 2
+17
+ 6
+ 6
- 2
- 4
- 6
0
+10
+ 1
+ 1
Underwear, slips, and negligees •'
Knit -underwear *
Silk & muslin underwear,~slips
Negligees, robes, loung. apparel
Infants' wear
' ' Handbags, small leather, -goods
- Women's and children's shoes
- - Children's shoes
Women's shoes
.
•+1
- 1
0
+ 4
4.2
5.5
2.6
7.5
+ 1
+ 2
J +3
. +1
5.8
4.0
3.6
,4.2
0
4.7
6.7
2.8
7.7
12}
111
133
149
+ 4
1 , 2.8
- 1
+ 3 • - 1 . • - 2 . 3-0
+ 1
+ 2
- 2
3.0
- 3
+10
+ 4
1.9
+ 5
0
.
3.7
- 3
0 . .2.3
+ 3 . - 3 v
+ 2
- 4
0
5.3
+12 ; - 3
1- ' 6.3
0
- 4
0
5.1
199
112
6.2 70
4.2 107 - I56
149
3.8 108
4.4 1*5 ; 157
2.7 2.8 117
0
3.4
:• -3
2.5
- 4
3.7
.. 3
.1.1
+ l
3.6
. +3
3.2
•
2 . 3.0
156
164
144
154
3.6 110 ' 157
166
2.6 125
64
3.9 52
1.2 70; ' 76
88
4.1 84
3.3 170. 213
3.1 86 • 147
3.0 104
3.1 l4l
3.0 88
2.2 .112
3.9 93
2.3 W
5.4 133
6.9 100
5.1 137
139
187
122
H 5
146
162
195
199
194
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MONTHLY DEPARTMENT STORE SALES AND STOCKS, 31 DEPARTMENTS (Continued)
UNITED STATES - MAY 1961
Department
1
I
Percentage chainge from
corresponding; period Ratio of Unadjusted
a year ago
stocks to indexes
Stocks sales 1/ (1947-49 ,
Sales during (end of
av.=100 £/)
period
Mav
Mav
month)
May
Sales |5tocks
MavlJan.-Mav
WOMEN*S APPAREL, ACCESSORIES (Cont.)
Women's apparel
Women's, misses' coats and suits
Women's, misses' coats
Women's, misses' suits
Juniors' and girls' wear
Juniors' coats, suits, dresses
Girls' wear
Women's and misses' dresses
Inexpensive dresses
Better dresses
Blouses, skirts, sportswear
Aprons, housedresses, uniforms
Furs
^
+ 6
+22
+26
+16
+ 7
+ 8
+ 5
+
+
+
+
-
1
5
6
2
1
2
5
+
+
+
+
+
2
1
2
1
5
3
3
3
3
5
0
+33
0
-12
-12
-15
0
0
- 1
+
+
+
+
+
2.1
1.9
1.7
2.0
2.2
.1.6
3.1
2.2
2.6
2.5
2.8
2.4
1.7
3.3.
125
54
52
56
127
134
118
2 i 1.6 1.6 149;
2
1.3 1.3 159
2.1: 2.1 133
3
2
2.4. g.4 168
4
1.6 J L 5 173
0
7.0 9.3 63
149
66
62
64
168
154
180
165
176
157
211
150
119
+ 4
- 3
+ .1
5.0 5.1 103
164
+ 2
+ 2
+10
+ 2
-
4
2
2
2
+ 4
- 1
+ 1
0
5.1
4.7
4.6
6.8
5.0 122
4.9 90
5.0 102
6.9 119
179
154
147
187
+ 2
- 5
-J*
4.1 4.3 114
142
Furniture and bedding
Mattresses, springs, studio beds
Upholstered, other furniture
Domestic floor coverings
Rugs and carpets
Linoleum
0
0
+ 1
+ 2
+ 2
-7
- 6
- 7
- 6
- 4
-4
-15
+
+
1
4,.
2
4
2
4.0 4.2 126
2.3 2.3 137
4.6 4.8 123
92
4.5xW
4.4 4.7 92
4.1 3.8 60
141
158
138
116
116
75
Draperies, curtains, upholstery
Lamps and shades
China and glassware
Major household appliances
Housewares (incl. small appliances)
Gift shop
+ 2
+ 2
-8
- 3
+ 4
+ 2
- 3
- 5
- 8
-10
- 3
- 6
+
1
1
1
9
2
5
4.0
5.0
7.9
2.6
3.7
6.2
133
142
144
115
163
195
Radios, phonographs, television,
pianos, records, sheetmusic, instr. +14
+16
Radios, phonographs, television
+ 9
Records, sheet music, instr.
+ 4
+ 6
+ 3
+ 2
+ 2
+ 3
0
0
MEN'S AND BOYS' WEAR
Men's
Men's
Boys'
Men's
clothing
furnishings and hats
wear
& boys' shoes, slippers
HOMEFURNISHINGS
MISCELLANEOUS MERCHANDISE DEPTS.
+ 2
Toys, games, sporting goods, cameras .- 1
- 1
Toys and games
0
Sporting goods and cameras
Iwggage
-2
Candy
+ 9
+
+
3
4
2
8
1
0
— 1
+ 1
0
- 1
4.2
5.2
7.3
2.8
3.9
6.0
118
84
100
86
139
123
3.8 4.3 125
3.3 3.8 141
5.4 5.7 131
97
134
89
5A
6.8 52
4.5 149
3.8 115
1.3 105
160
143
174
147
122
3.5 3.5
5,5
6,8
4.6
3.9
1.2
183
194*
187
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MONTHLY DEPARTMENT STORE SALES AND STOCKS, BY DEPARTMENTS (Continued)
UNITED STATES - MAY 1961
• • -Department
Percentage change from
corresponding period
1 year a
Stocks
Sales during (end of
period
month)
May fJan.-May May
eo
i
L
Ratio of {Unadjusted
stocks to 1 indexes
sales 1/ (1947-49,.
Iav.=100 6/ )
Mav
Mav
196111960 Bales 1Stocks
BASEHENT STORE TOTAL
+ 5 ' - 2
- 4
2,4 2.6 103
Domestics arid blankets
+ 5
- 1
- 6
3.1 3.5
91
117
Women's, misses' ready-to-wear
+ 5
- 2
r 4
1.8 2.0 102
116
+ 6
+ 8
+ 5
+22
+ 2
- 1
+ 6
V
JT 1
+ 1
+ 2
0
+ 6
- 5
- 7
- 3
- 5
- 5
- 3
0
- 4
-11
- 3
- 1
- 4
- 4
- 8
2.3
2.3
2.3
1.3
1.0
1.8
2.2
3.0
1.5
Intimate apparel
Hosiery '
Underwear, corsets & brassieres
Coats and suits
Dresses
Blouses., skirts, and sportswear
Girls' wear
Infants' wear
Aprons, housedresses, uniforms
Men's and boys' wear
Men's wear
Men1s clbthing
Men's furnishings
„ Boys' wear
•
2.5
2.4
2.6
1.9
1.0
1.8
2.5
3.3
1.6
123
116
2/
137
3/
3/
52
54
120
124
127
137
113 . 146
131
92
3/
3/
ll
+ 6
0
- 1
3.0 3.2 118
154
+ 5
+ 6
+ 5
+10
0
+ 1
- 1
- 1
0
+ 1
0
- 3
2.9
2.9
3.0
2.9
3.1
3.1
3.1
3.3
121
144
111
108
159
175
151
143
Homefumishings
+ 1
- 3 >
- 6
.3.? 3.4
91
111
Shoes
+ 6
- 3
- 3
3.7 4.0 113
133
NONM&RCHANDISE TOTAL
+ 7
+ i
2/
1/ H
124
3/
Barber and beauty shop
+ 7
- 1
1/
165
3/
n
1/
1/ The ratio of stocksto sales is obtained by dividing stocks at the end of the
month "by sales during the month and hence indicates the number of months'
supply on hand at the end of the month in terms of sales for that month.
2/ The11947-49 average of monthly sales and end-of-month stocks for each department is used as the base in computing sales and stocks indexes, respectively,
for that department. For description of series, see pages 1146-49 of the
November 1953 Federal Reserve Bulletin. A brochure containing back data for
the departmental series for the period 1940-1952, inclusive, may be obtained
from the Division of Administrative Services, Board df Governors of the
Federal Reserve System, Washington 25, D. C,
uJ Data not available.
Note:—Based on reports from a group of large department stores located in
various cities throughout the country. In I960, sales and stocks at these
stores accounted for about 45 per cent of estimated total department store
sales and stocks. Not all stores.report data for all of the departments
shown; consequently, the sample for the individual departments is not so
comprehensive as that for the total.
May this year had one more trading day than last.
@FedFRASER