1221 ET - Prices for softgoods continued to increase in October for the fourth consecutive month, which would prove consumer spending remains reasonable healthy, UBS analysts say in a research note. "We believe this is a modest positive for softlines stocks, since our conversations with investors suggest the market isn't convinced the softlines consumer spending is healthy," the analysts say after seeing prices rise 2% in October. Foot Locker, PVH and Abercrombie & Fitch were the retailers with bigger hikes in out-the-door prices, according to the data disclosed by UBS data. (sabela.ojea@wsj.com; @sabelaojeaguix)
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