Wholesale clubs thrived in the current economic downturn,shooting up 9.2% as a sector. BJ's Wholesale had especially strongresults, soaring 17.8%, which executives in part said was due tothe Easter calendar shift. Wal-Mart's Sam's Clubs rose 9.5%, whileCostco's stores gained 8%.
Wal-Mart's discount stores were up 2.6%, while rival Targetfared better with a 3.1% boost. The top performer in the discountchains surveyed was TJX Cos., which had an 8% push.
Apparel chains posted mixed results, falling 1.4% as a group.Chico's FAS, which has experienced monthly double-digit declinesthis year, fell 17%. Gap Inc. dropped 10%. Strong performancesincluded Ross Stores' 8% jump and a 6% increase at Abercrombie& Fitch.
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