Retailers reported dismal December same-store sales reports after one of the worst holiday seasons in decades, but some teen retailers managed to escape the gloom with positive results.

Summary of December same-store sales results for apparel category store chains, with percentage increase or decrease over the same month last year.

Among the earnings projection stories for Thursday, Jan. 8, from AP Financial News:

Teen clothing store chain Pacific Sunwear of California Inc. said Thursday it now expects to post a wider loss for the fiscal fourth quarter because of lower sales, increased promotions and markdown reserves.

Wal-Mart slashed its earnings forecast and reported December same-store sales that fell short of expectations. Target reported its sales fell but beat forecasts. Macy's also issued a profit warning and said it would close 11 stores.

Looking for a holiday bargain? You may only have to ask. With sales shaping up to be the lowest in years, retailers say they're taking consumers' demands for good deals seriously.

Teen clothing store chain Pacific Sunwear of California Inc. said Thursday its same-store sales tumbled 10 percent in December.

Retailers, including Wal-Mart Stores, are posting solid same-store sales growth in June, as expected, as seasonal weather and tax rebate checks helped get consumers to the store.

Community college classes in the old mall movie theater. A DMV office across from the Starbucks. Maybe a local library between the Victoria's Secret and the Gap.