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The Motley Fool July 8, 2004 Alyce Lomax	Some Like It Hot in June Trading at 15 times forward earnings, AnnTaylor looks a lot cheaper than Chico's, with its P/E of 29, but there remains the idea that the latter company's shares have a rich price tag to match its continued impressive growth.
The Motley Fool August 5, 2004 Alyce Lomax	Tumbling Into the Gap? While many have supposed in recent months that Gap is gearing up for a comeback, today investors got word that the retailer's same-store sales slipped by 5% in July
The Motley Fool August 19, 2004 Alyce Lomax	Limited Growth? The apparel retailer beat expectations, although a slow August may give some reasons to fret about future growth.
The Motley Fool August 27, 2007 Alyce Lomax	Ann Taylor's Frayed Hemline Investors may want to shop someplace other than Ann Taylor if they are looking for inexpensive retail stocks. The woman's clothing chain reported Q2 income down, same store sales down, and free cash decreased alarmingly.
The Motley Fool September 15, 2004 Alyce Lomax	Gap and the Older Woman Can the retailer woo baby boomers to a new chain? For investors who are banking on Gap turning around its fortunes to the popular days of yore, they'd better be hoping that it's been doing its homework.
The Motley Fool January 5, 2006 Alyce Lomax	Ann Taylor's Disappointing December The retailer reported an increase in same-store sales during holiday-heavy December. Given Ann Taylor's recent struggles, that's an improvement, but it wasn't quite the improvement investors were hoping for.
The Motley Fool March 19, 2007 Alyce Lomax	Ann Taylor's Got Plans The retailer's got plans galore, but should investors be all that excited?
The Motley Fool November 3, 2005 Alyce Lomax	Early to Ann's Party After upbeat October same-store sales reports, the love for this retailer is catching on with investors.
The Motley Fool May 13, 2004 Alyce Lomax	Ann Taylor's Class Act With another stellar quarter, this retailer's no raggedy Ann.
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The Motley Fool September 30, 2004 Alyce Lomax	Talbots Takes a Hurricane Hit The clothing retaile said that same-store sales are expected to be in the negative low to mid-single digits, with earnings coming in at $0.45 to $0.50 per share, as compared with $0.60 per share in the same quarter last year.
The Motley Fool June 5, 2006 Alyce Lomax	Ann Taylor Makes Good As far as turnarounds go, Ann Taylor seems to be on track. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool August 7, 2006 Alyce Lomax	bebe's Hot July July was tough for many retailers, but this retailer kept its cool. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool November 15, 2004 Alyce Lomax	Raggedy Ann? Ann Taylor's namesake retail division continues to be a drag on the business. One might think more proof is in order before jumping into this stock.
The Motley Fool December 1, 2005 Seth Jayson	A Smile for New York New York & Co. finally comes up with some solid sales growth. One month certainly does not a trend make, but anything other than continued sales stagnation is welcome in an investor's portfolio.
The Motley Fool July 7, 2005 W.D. Crotty	Women's Retail Stocks Are Hot Ann Taylor and Chico's are leading percentage gainers in today's market.
The Motley Fool February 14, 2005 Alyce Lomax	Ann's Anti-Fashion Statement There are reasons why Ann Taylor's stock price has stumbled over recent months. Is Ann Taylor ready for a turnaround?
The Motley Fool March 10, 2004 Alyce Lomax	Ann Taylor Loosens Up With shoppers shopping again, Ann Taylor makes some new plans.
The Motley Fool February 6, 2004 Seth Jayson	Cloudy Times for Talbots The classic clothing retailer stumbles, although the sector shines.
The Motley Fool August 4, 2004 Seth Jayson	Jitters at J. Jill Will no guidance and free spending make the women's apparel retailer go boom? Considering their history of knock-kneed performance and P/E of 40, investors should choose their fashion stocks carefully.
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The Motley Fool May 20, 2005 Timothy M. Otte	Ann Taylor's Raggedy First Quarter Merchandising miscues drive earnings decline of 46%. But there's hope, as Kay Krill, who has led such impressive growth at the Loft stores, takes over as CEO in a recently announced succession plan.
The Motley Fool May 17, 2004 Alyce Lomax	Limited's Depressed Express? The Express and Limited chains show first-quarter weakness.
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The Motley Fool May 18, 2005 Alyce Lomax	Talbots' Classic Dilemma The retailer may be improving, but some questions remain. Indeed, it may be a stock that investors want to keep an eye on, and the word "turnaround" does get bandied about when considering this company.
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The Motley Fool June 9, 2006 Bobby Shethia	Chico's Still Charming Slower same-store sales shouldn't smother solid Chico's. Investors, at its current price, it looks like a fantastic deal.
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The Motley Fool November 8, 2004 Alyce Lomax	No Limits for Limited? Investors cheer as the clothing retailer announced an improved earnings outlook and increased its per-share offer price for its stock buyback program.
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The Motley Fool November 29, 2006 Alyce Lomax	Keeping an Eye on Chico's It hasn't exactly been a year of cheer for the retailer, and the third quarter delivered a bit more of the same. Should Chico's shareholders cut and run, or are better days to come?
The Motley Fool February 5, 2004 Dave Marino-Nachison	Aeropostale Flying High The teen apparel retailer managed a same-store sales gain of nearly 18% in January.
The Motley Fool January 4, 2007 Alyce Lomax	Gap's Not On Track December's holiday sales report wound up another disappointing year at Gap. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool April 10, 2008 Alyce Lomax	Retail Comps Cower in March Consumer-centric companies stumbled last month as shoppers pinched pennies.
The Motley Fool October 26, 2006 Alyce Lomax	bebe Gets Burned At this point, there doesn't seem to be much good reason for long-term investors to throw this retailer out with the bathwater.
The Motley Fool May 12, 2004 Seth Jayson	Firming Up at Federated Decent sales, decent comps, decent earnings. Maybe there is a bargain in retail.
The Motley Fool February 29, 2008 Alyce Lomax	A Stinky Surprise at Gap The retailer did increase net income in the fourth quarter, but sales are still sad overall.
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The Motley Fool November 2, 2006 Alyce Lomax	Gap: In Bad Company Despite frumpy news month after month, Gap's share price has increased about 14% over the last year, even including today's decline.
The Motley Fool November 11, 2004 Alyce Lomax	Urban Outfitters: Dressed to Kill The retailer reports another stellar quarter. Despite the good vibes emanating from this retailer, one might wonder whether the stock has rocked way past bargain status.
The Motley Fool February 3, 2005 Seth Jayson	Nothing New at Chico's Another day, another hefty sales gain for this retailer. Though shares are no longer ridiculously cheap, the firm should provide plenty of growth for long-term investors.
The Motley Fool November 15, 2006 Rich Duprey	Foolish Forecast: Ann Taylor's Threadbare Future Retailers are reporting their fall sales in droves, and right in line is this women's clothier, which will report third-quarter results shortly. Investors, do you want to know what Wall Street expects to see? Do you want to know what really matters?
The Motley Fool March 3, 2005 Dave Marino-Nachison	How Chic Is Chico's? The retailer's still growing, but its slowing February comps are tough to ignore. Investors thinking about buying in should watch carefully.
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The Motley Fool September 26, 2005 Seth Jayson	No Help From the Hurricane Chico's fell last year when a hurricane did little. This year it soars despite a lot of storm suffering. Should you pay twice what competing retailers cost -- from, say an oversimplified, P/E perspective?
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