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The American shopper might be looking for bargains again. June same-store sales numbers came in below analyst expectations. And it looks like customers are becoming more and more cost-conscious. High-end retailers like Nordstrom and Limited Brands did put up big numbers in June, however, providing evidence that the high-end consumer is still spending. And discount retailers TJX Companies also turned in some strong gains. But when we get to retailers that serve the middle-class shopper, such as Target, the numbers came in a little bit low, suggesting those consumers are starting to pull back a bit. If David could only own one retailer, it would be Costco. Its customers average about $85,000 of household income. Its membership approach is a very strong business model, and it has a tremendous management team. This stock is worth buying on the dips.
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