Nordstrom said same-store sales climbed 5.3%, ahead of analyst forecast of a 4.6% gain. Limited Brands also reported July same-store sales rise of 7%, beating estimates of 4.5%. Wal-Mart Stores posted a 2.4% rise in July sales from stores open at least a year, matching forecast. Chico-s FAS said same-store sales rose 4.9% in July, but came in below the estimated figure of 5.6%.
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