Retail Sales Topping Estimates, Despite Growing Caution By: CNBC.com News October 06, 2011 at 07:54 AM EDT Amid slumping consumer confidence, shoppers remained resilient, but retailers were reporting mixed results for September. Read More >> Related Stocks: Costco Wholesale Gap Kohl's Corp Macy's Nordstrom Ross Stores TJX Companies Target Corp Walgreen Company Zumiez Inc