The AAP reported monthly StatShot statistics for September — as well as cumulative data for the first three quarters of the year. (If you’re thinking this is quick/early; you are right. The AAP has done a good job of picking up the pace in timely reporting of their monthly data during the year, now with the shortest lag we have seen.) A modest September report — adult trade sales were down $7 million, while children’s/young adult trade sales were up $19.5 million, putting the total of $718.5 million up less than 2 percent — completed a good third quarter. As […]