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BOARD CF GOVERNORS OF THE FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM
FOR. MEDIATE KEI£ASE
SEPTEMBER 13, 1957

G.7.3

MGNTHLT DEPARTMENT STCKE SAI£S AMD STOCKS, BY DEPARTMENTS
UNITED STATES - JOLT 1957
(Based on retail dollar amounts)
Summary by Selected Department Groups
Main Store
Piece
Main Women's Men's
goods
store apparel and
Small MiscelHome
and
and
total
acces- boys' furnish- house- wares laneous
ings
hold
sories wear
textiles

Mar,
Apr.
May
June
July

1956
1956
1956
1956
1956

Mar.
Apr.
May
June
July

1957
1957
1957
1957
1957

, 1947-49 average monthly sales - 100)

?1

SAIES INDEXES
May 1955
June 1955
July 1955

Basement
store
total

99
96
78

101
89
71

93
115
74

104
101
97

86
76
71

98
99
75

106
94
107
102
81

121
96
109
9h
74

95
79
97
125
72

99
105
115
111
99

75
79
89
75
80

98
93
108
103
80

97

105
120
111
92
78

77
98
98
121
77

105
96 115
108
104

77
73
89
72
8l_

92
97

104

108
99
86

no

100
84

87
99
81

104
102
76

97 ,
77
9k
103
83

108
9k
108
107
77

81
9k
99
105
91

94
111
107
102
79

STOCKS INDEXES (Unadjusted, 19U7-U9 average of end-of-month stocks * 100)
May 1955
June 1955
July 1955

121
114
110

122
113
113

111

ia

118
115
109

104

Mar.
Apr.
May
June
July

1956
1956
1956
1956
1956

130
133
130
121
119

138
138
131
119
122

134
11*2
1143
127
121

130
131
129
124
120

Mar. 1957
Apr. 1957
May 1957
June 1957
July 1957

138
139
136
128
126

148
Ikh
139
127
132

1^5
149
152
137
128

3.4
3.5
3.5

4.9
5.3
5.3

133

106
101

120
115
109

114
110
106

115
107
101

115
112
107
110

114 '

124
130
128
122
117

115
118
, 121
116
114

119
122
118
108
104

133
136
135
129
123

118
119
116
112
115

132
138
134
129
124

124
123
126
122
121

122
122
121
110
107

3.8
4.0
4.0

4.4
4.2
4.2

4.6
. 4.6
4.6

3.2
3.5
3.4

2.7
2.8
2,8

RATIO OF STOCKS TO SALES
July 1955
July 1956
July 1957

3.9
4.0
4.0

Figures for departments within groups given on following pages.




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G.7.3
1'OSTHLT DEPARSlSKT STQEE SAULS AND STOCKS, BT DEPARTMENTS
TOTED STATES - JULY 1957

Department

GRAND TOTAL-entire store
MAIN STQBE TOTAL
PIECE GOODS, HOUSEHOLD TEXTHJiS
Piece goods
Silks, velvets, synthetics
w oolen yard goods
Cotton yard goods
Household textiles
linens and towels
Dcmestics—muslins, sheetings
.Blankets, comforters, spreads
cTML WABES -

Percentage change from
corresponding period Ratio of Unadjusted
a year ago
stocks to indexes
. j Stocks sales \J
Sales during ( e n d ^
Period
month)
July
•nay
uuiy|uan-tJuiy j July 195711^6 Sales|Stocks
+ 1

+ 5

3.8 3.8

—

+ 6

+ 1

+ 6

U.o U.0

86

126

+ 2

0

+ U

U.2 U.2

81

125

- U
—U
- 2
-5

* 1

5.2
+ 3 . 6.2
+3
8.5
3.U
-3

5.1
6.1
7.9
3.5

U6
35
29
86

86
78
85
109

+
+
+
+

+
+
+
+

3.8
U»U
3.1
U.0

106
99
126
98

129
119
15U
133
12U

+ 5

0
+ 1
- 5
0
•
+
•
.

3
6
2
0

l
3
1
1

5
6
2
7

3.8
U.U
3.1
U.2

—

+ 6

+ X

+ 6

U.6 U.6

8U

Laces, trimmings, embroideries,
and ribbons
Notions
Toilet articles, durg sundries

+ U
+5
• 9

0
0
+ 2

+ 8
+ 5
+ 6

5.2 U.8
4.3 U.3
3.8 3.9

68
91
106

111
1U0120

Silverware and jewelry
Silverware and clocks
Costume jewelry
Fine jewelry and watches

0
- l
-.1
+ 8

-3
+ 1
- 5
-U

+
+
+
+

5
6.2 6.0
8.1 7.8
5
6 . 3.8 3.5
U
9.6 9.9

70
71
72
69

127
155
112
107

Art needlework
Books and stationery
Books and magazines
Stationery

+
3
+10
+11
+10

•
+
+
+

+
+
+
•

U
5
5
5

5.8
U.6
3.6
5.1

63
80
8U
77

105
125
111
130-

78

132
130

SOMEN'S APPAREL AM) ACCESSORIES
*aaen's accessories
Neckwear and scarfs
Handkerchiefs
Millinery
In omen's and children-13 glovesCorsets and brassieres
i«omen's, children's hosiery
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
1 omen's shoes




l
U
5
U

+ 6

+ 2

+ 5
+ 3
+4
- 1
- 2

+ l

+10
-3

+ U
*5
+ U.
+ 5
+ 8
+.6
+ U
• 9

• 2
+ l

-1

- 2
+ 5
- U
-1
+ 2
- 3
0
+ 3
+ 2
+ 3
+^
+ 3

.

5.8
U.U
3.U
U.8

+ 8

3.5 3.5

+ 8
+ 9
+ 1
+ 1
+13
+10
* U

U.2
2.9
4.7
2.0
9.6
3.U
U.O

U.1
2.8
U.9
2.0
8.3
3.U
3.7

76
86
39
38
33
127
5U

61'
71
90
16U
120

+ 5

3.1
3.2
3.3
2.5
U.1
3.3
6.U
7.1
6.3

3.1
3.2
3.2
2.U
3.9
3.3
6.U
6.6
6.U

78
100
70
71
85
7U
88
76
90

110
1UU
99
89
1U0
122
15U
165
151

+6

. + 1*
• 6.
+10
+11
.+ 9
+10
+ 8.

1U0

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Page 3
MQNTKLX DEPAHHUENT STCRE SALES AND STOCKS, BY DEPARTMENTS (Continued) .
UNITED STATES -

Department

JUL! 1957

Percentage chaiage from
corresponding period
a year af10
Stocks
Sales during
(end of
period
month)
July 1 Jan-July July

Ratio of Unadjusted
stocks to indexes
sales 1/ ( W - t o
a».»10C6/)
July
July
195711956 Sales 1Stocks

WOMEN'S APPAREL, ACCESSORIES (Cont.)
3.0
5.3
5.6
U.6
3.3
2 J*
U.3

2.9
U.6
U.8
U.O
3.2
2.3
U.o

81
33
32
36
8U
79
90

13U
109
115
91
163
139
182

8
1.9
8
l.U
9 ; 2.6
9
2,7
1.6
1
6
10.2

1*9
l.U
2.5
2.8
1.8
8.3

81
89
78
127
112
>7

103
100
108
178
101
129

5.3 '5.3

77

128

5.8 5.7
U.5 U.5
6.3 6.3
6.7 6.9

81
75
68
95

135
120
129
1U2

Women's apparel
Women's, misses' coats & suits
Women's, misses' coats
Women's, misses' suits
Juniors' and girls' wear
Juniors' coats, suits, dresses
Girls' wear

+ 7
-9
-13
- 2
+ 6
+ 5
+ 7

+ 3
- 1
- 2
0
+ U
+ U
+ 5

+ 8
+ 6
+ 2
+16
+13
+10
+1U

Women's and misses' dresses
Inexpensive dresses
Better dresses
Blouses, skirts, sportswear
Aprons, housedresses, uniforms
Furs

+ 9
•10
+ 7
+1U
+13
-13

+ i
+ 2
- 1
+ 7
+ 3
+10

+
+
•
+
+

+ 6

+ 1

+ 6

+
+
»
+

+
+
+

1
1
3
3

+
+
+
+

MEN'S AND BOYS' M A R
Men's
Men's
Boys'
Men's

clothing
furnishings end hats
wear
& boys' shoes, slippers

6
5
8
9

7
5
8
6

+ U

0

+ 3

U.o U.O

10U

123

Furniture and bedding
Mattresses, springs, studio beds
Upholstered, other furniture
Domestic floor coverings
Rugs and carpets
Linoleum

+3
+ 3
+5
0
+3
+11

+ 1
0
+ 2
- 1
+ 1
0

+ 2
0
+ 2
+ 2
+ u
- 4

233
3.U 3.U
162
1.5 1.6
U.i U.2 . 12U
72
5.3 5.2
5.1 5.1
76
58
U.6 5.U

127
1U3
126
105
116
69

Draperies, curtains, upholstery
Lamps and shades
China and glassware
Major household appliances
Housewares (incl. small appliances)
Gift shop

0
+1
+ U
+11
+ 7
+8

+
-

3
1
3
U
0
+ 2

+ 5
+ u
+ 5
-7
+ 2
+ 6

5.2
U.9
:
9.0
1.6
3.9
6.5

U.9
U.8
8.7
1.9
U.O
6.6

83
70
81
111
113
- 9U

119
113
135
97
139
153

Radios, phonographs, television,
pianos, records, sheetmusic, instr. + U
Radios, phonographs, television
* 1
Records, sheet music, instr.
+ 9

+5
+ 1
+11

+10
+ 7
+11

-<
3.1k 3*3
2*9 ) 2.7
U.6 U»5

98
91
115

12U
115
lil3

* U '

t 6

3.U 36

+5
+ 3
+8
- 1
+ 3

•» 5
+ 5
+6
+ U
+12

U.6
5»U
3*9
3*k
1.1*

HCMEFURNISHINGS

MISCELLANEOUS MERCHANDISE DEPTS.

+9

Toys, games, sporting goods, cameras +lU
Toys and games
+12
Sporting goods and cameras
+16
luggage
+1
Candy
+ U




5.0
5.8
U.2
3.3
1.3

91: 121
9369
136
117
73

lUl
ll#3
136
130
?5

.

-

,

0-7-3

Page 4
MCKTHLT D^RAKBifcNT SKXtB; SAIfiS AND STOCKS, BY DaPAtiBMTS (Continued)

j

'* UNITED

STATUS

- JUL!

195?

Percentage change from
corresponding period Ratio of Unadjusted
a year ago
stocks to indexes
sales 2/ (19U7-U9
Sales during
av. *0.002/)
period
July
JrOy
«iiiy (uan-July
W / f % 6 Sales!Stocks

!if?

Department

BASKET STCBE TOTAL

*3

0

+ 3

2.8 2.8

Domestics and blankets

- 1

-2

+ 1

2.9 2.8

Women's, misses.1 ready-to-wear

+ U

0

+ 6

2.3 2.3

7U
95

Intimate apparel
Hosiery
Underwear, corsets & brassieres
Coats and suits
Dresses
Blouses, skirts, and sportswear
Girls' wear Infants1 near
Aprons, house dresses, uniforms 1
Men's and boys' wear. ,
Men's wear
Mean's clothing
•
!• Men's furnishings
Boys' wear
Homefurnishings

, •

79

107

101 -118
106

+ 8
- 1
9
- 5
+3
+ 8
•3
+2
+ 1

0
• -3
*2
- 1.
0
+ 5
+
U
+2
-5

+ -5
o
+ 7
+ 7
+ 1
+ 8
+10
+12
- 5

2.5 2.6
3.0 2.9
2.U 2.U
U.6 U.1
1.2 1.2
1.8 1.7
3.1 2.9
3.5 3.1
-1.9 2.0

*6

+3

* 3

3.1 3.1

89

116

+ 6
* 5
+ 6
.• 5

+ 2
+3
+ 2
+ 6

+
+
+
+

2.9
3.3
2.5
3.7

3.0
U.o
2.6
3.6

92
95
92
8U

115
125
10U
135

+

0

1
1
1
9

t i
80
118
79

87
123
139

2/

- 3

- 1

3.8 3-9

7U

109

Shoes

*k

+ 1

+ 2

U.1 U.2

82

109

60HMERCHANDISB TOTAl

+10

+ U

3/

2/

3/

115

3/

Barber and beauty shop

+ 6

+ i

3/

3/

2/

1U8

3/

1/ ^'he ratio of stocks to. 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 far that month.
2/ The 19U7-U9 average of monthly sales and end-of-month stocks far each department
is used as the base in computing sales and stocks indexes, respectively, for
that department. For description of series, see pages 111*6-1*9 of. the November
1953 Federal Beserve Bulletin. A brochure containing back data for the departmental series for the period 19UO-1952, inclusive, may be obtained from the
Division of Administrative Services, Board of "Governors of the Federal reserve
System, Washington 25, D. C.
V Data not available.
^
Mote*—Based on reports from a group of large department stores located in various
cities throughout the country# In 1956, sales and stocks at these stores accounted for almost 50 per cent of estimated total department store sales pnA
stocks. Hot 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,
July this year hnd ono more tradijig day than last.