The document summarizes October 2011 retail sales results for various retailers. Specialty apparel retailers like Buckle saw total sales increases between 5.7-12.1% compared to the prior year. Department stores saw a range of sales changes from -10.4% to 13.3%. Mass merchants and warehouse clubs generally saw sales increases between 1.7-11%. The document provides the monthly sales recap and information on how to subscribe to future monthly reports.