Same-store sales at U.S. retailers rose 4.6% in July, well above the final estimate of 3.1%. Analysts were expecting a mixed bag, however, 77% of retailers beat expectations; suggesting that despite macroeconomic worries, shoppers hit the malls. Today’s graphic shows the year-on-year same-store sales by sector, the S&P 500 retail index, and same store sales beats, meets and misses.