Walmart reports solid February sales, while apparel stores report...
BC-Retail Sales,0153 Wal-Mart reports solid February sales, while apparel stores report weak sales Eds:
Amid the ever-growing concerns about the financial health of the industry, the January sales at most of the popular US retail stores fell sharply, with the notable exception of the world's largest retailer Wal-Mart, which posted a 2.1 percent rise that exceeded the analysts' estimates.