L Brands up 2%

L Brands Inc.,formerly known as Limited Brands, reported a 2 percent rise in August 2013 comparable-store sales, compared with last year, with net sales advancing year-over-year to $704.7 million, from $665.6 million.
For the 30-week period, the firm recorded net sales of $5.49 billion, up 5 percent from the prior-year figure of $5.22 billion, with a comparable-store sales growth of 2 percent.