The retailing industry group is the last major group to report 19Q3 earnings. So far 59% of the group’s constituents have reported third-quarter earnings. In aggregate, 19Q3 earnings have come in 3.7% above estimates and are expected to increase 2.0% from the prior year. Within the group, the multiline retail industry is expected to see the largest 19Q3 Y/Y gain (7.5%), while the internet & direct marketing retail industry is expected to see the greatest decline (-7.0%).

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