In this Oct. 6, 2009 photo, an Abercrombie & Fitch shopper walks along a sidewalk in downtown Seattle. A late Labor Day and delayed school openings offered some relief to merchants in September, helping to boost sales above Wall Street expectations. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 month ago

In this Oct. 6, 2009 photo, an Abercrombie & Fitch shopper walks along a sidewalk in downtown Seattle. A late Labor Day and delayed school openings offered some relief to merchants in September, helping to boost sales above Wall Street expectations.