Department stores were the sector hit the hardest, falling 2.5%.Kohl's ran into the most trouble, dropping 4.9%, and Macy's Inc.slid 2.7%. Even Nordstrom, which has average monthly gains thisyear of 7.1%, rose just 2%.
Apparel also experienced decreases as a sector, slipping 0.5%.Ann Taylor fell 8.4%, while Chico's FAS dropped 7.3%. Ross Storesfared better than most, gaining 4%, and Limited Brands increased3%.
The discount sector fared slightly better, rising 2.1%. TJX Cos.was up 5%, and Target followed with a 3.3% gain. Wal-Mart'sdiscount stores inched up 1.6%.
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