Kohl's, JCPenney and Urban Outfitters' Sales Indicate an Uninspiring In-Store Holiday Season

Costco is one of the few standouts, with a 9% increase

Kohl’s, JCPenney and Urban Outfitters reported comparable sales results on Thursday and today that continued to point to a lackluster holiday shopping season.

Kohl’s, more in line with the norm, reported a comparable sales decline of 0.2% for November and December, compared to a 1.2% increase for the same period a year prior. The banner said in a statement that it now expects diluted earnings per share for fiscal 2019 to be at the low end of its previously announced guidance range of $4.75

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