Stocks recently featured in the blog include Macy's Inc. ( M ), Saks Incorporated ( SKS ), Ross Stores Inc. ( ROST ), Costco Wholesale Corporation ( COST ) and Limited Brands Inc. ( LTD ). Costco Wholesale Corporation ( COST ) sustained its sales momentum, and registered a comps growth of 9%. Excluding the effects of higher gasoline prices and foreign currencies fluctuation, Costco's comparable-store sales climbed 7%.