the non anchor mall tenants in icsc s proprietary database recorded a 0 4 dip sales per square foot for period january to may 2003 compared same five months prior year most recent three productivity declined march 3 8 but rose both april 1 and 6 regional roundup among four census bureau regions first of improved northeast was almost unchanged south decreased west midwest 2 nine divisions posted slight gains date new england 9 mid atlantic pacific 5 meanwhile declines were reported east north central mountain apparel family clothing athletic shoes on top slipped general merchandise furniture home furnishings other types similar gafo