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Nordstrom Inc. closed of an impressive day for retail stocks who appear to be whether the slower economy just fine. Some of the groups major players have found ways to profit in spite of the current economic challenges.

A recent round of earnings indicates retailers have been experiencing considerable success in spite of global economic slowing and pressure on consumer spending. Multi-category department stores have seen especially strong sales.

Stocks are up in mid-day trading today as retail sales came in strong and EU showed some progress in handling the debt crisis. Apple is also holding up after the death of Steve Jobs.

Americans were buying more clothes, cars and furniture during September according to the Commerce Department's latest data. News that retail sales grew by 1.1 percent for the month helped bolster shares in the sector.