<div id="subtitle">Sales comparisons for clothing stores for November</div><div><p>How sales at stores open at least a year changed at selected major clothing chains for November.</p><p>The figure is a key indicator of a retailer's health because it excludes sales at stores that opened or closed during the year.</p><p>Abercrombie & Fitch Co. -17 pct</p><p>Aeropostale Inc. 7 pct</p><p>American Apparel Inc. -11 pct</p><p>American Eagle Outfitters Inc. -2 pct</p><p>The Buckle Inc. 1.4 pct</p><p>Cato Corp. 0 pct</p><p>The Children's Place Retail Stores Inc. -13 pct</p><p>Destination Maternity Corp. -11.6</p><p>Gap Inc. 0 pct</p><p>Hot Topic Inc. -11.7 pct</p><p>Limited Brands Inc. 3 pct</p><p>Ross Stores Inc. 8 pct</p><p>Stein Mart Inc. -7.2 pct</p><p>TJX Cos. 8 pct</p><p>Wet Seal Inc. -5 pct</p><p>Zumiez Inc. -8.5 pct</p><img src="http://admatch-syndication.mochila.com/images/ad.gif?aid=64679224&bid=informcom" /></div><div id="copyright"><div>

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