Department stores were the best-performing sector in the survey,posting an 8.6% jump as a group. Kohl's soared 16.8% and Nordstromshot up 15%. The nation's largest chain Federated DepartmentStores, lagged behind competitors, rising 2.3%.
Apparel chains, moving up 7%, fared much better than their 0.8%slide in February. The United Retail Group's Avenue chain led thesector with an 11% hike, while Limited Brands and Claire's storesboth rose 8%. Gap Inc., which posted a monthly-average plunge of4.7% last year, was up 6%.
Discount chains climbed 5% as a whole, as Target's gain hit 12%.TJX Cos. chain gained 6%, while Wal-Mart lagged behind other chainsin the sector, rising 3.4%. However, Wal-Mart's Sam's Clubs led thewholesale-club category with a 7.4% rise, beating out Costco's 6%performance.
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