Though Chico's scored a slightly higher comp store increase for 2Q 2001 (15.6 %), analysts were still pleased with the retailer's numbers compared to the anticipated performance of
the specialty apparel sector as a whole.
Not exact matches
Indeed, there's plenty of room for growth in the
specialty apparel retail
sector — even if investors and analysts can't seem to make up their mind between what's a bear and what's a bull.
What's more, growth is coming from a variety of
sectors, including dining,
specialty apparel and department stores, which means that the recovery that up till now has been occurring on a selective basis is starting to become market - wide.