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The Motley Fool March 10, 2005 Nathan Slaughter	Growth Spurt at Children's Place Children's apparel retailer caps off a great year by doubling fourth-quarter revenues. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool July 10, 2007 Mike Cianciolo	Nobody's Home at Children's Place The retailer lowers its outlook after same-store sales fall. Investors, take note.
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The Motley Fool July 9, 2007 Timothy M. Otte	Christopher & Banks' Comps Better The women's apparel retailer reports higher same-store sales in June. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool November 21, 2006 Ryan Fuhrmann	Couture Pays at Nordstrom Nordstrom continues to fire on all cylinders, with no apparent end in sight. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool August 25, 2006	Foolish Fundamentals: Same-Store Sales Every month, retailers announce their sales and comps growth. Comps, which refer to comparable same-store sales, can help investors gauge the strength of a company's brand.
The Motley Fool February 6, 2004 Seth Jayson	Cloudy Times for Talbots The classic clothing retailer stumbles, although the sector shines.
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The Motley Fool November 24, 2004 Nathan Slaughter	An Entertaining Holiday Pick Hastings, a multimedia retailer, trims losses and raises full-year guidance.
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The Motley Fool August 13, 2007 Lawrence Rothman	Ann Taylor's Frumpy Comps Falling same-store sales and more markdowns -- something needs to give. If the company doesn't shape up, the only bargain that stock-pickers can hope for will be those on the store shelves.
The Motley Fool March 31, 2005 Nathan Slaughter	Hurry In to Hastings The multimedia retailer is looking even cheaper after reporting a sharp fourth-quarter earnings drop.
The Motley Fool June 15, 2007 Rich Duprey	Foolish Forecast: Long Walk Off Short Pier 1 The home furnishings retailer is set to report its first-quarter 2008 financial results. Investors, here is what you can expect to find.
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The Motley Fool August 12, 2004 Nathan Slaughter	Not Just Child's Play With a price/sales multiple of .58, an enterprise value-to-free cash flow ratio of less than 12, and reinforced earnings guidance projecting 40% growth this year, the kiddie retailer Children's Place may have something to offer adults as well.
The Motley Fool March 28, 2006 Nathan Slaughter	Hastings Headed for the Bargain Bin The multimedia retailer finishes fiscal 2005 on a high note. Investors, this undervalued company might be worth picking out of the bargain bin.
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The Motley Fool May 18, 2005 Nathan Slaughter	For Big Lots, a Little Better The closeout retailer posts solid first-quarter results and reaffirms its optimistic full-year outlook.
The Motley Fool July 16, 2007 Jeremy MacNealy	Underdressed at bebe? The women's apparel retailer continues to struggle. For prospective investors, I would be looking at the current weakness as an opportunity to take a much closer look
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The Motley Fool August 8, 2008 Alyce Lomax	Shop Through the Storm July wasn't all bad for retail -- which shows savvy retailers can still excel. Read on to see who did well.
The Motley Fool March 2, 2007 Rich Duprey	Sears Sears Expectations Strong apparel results help the reborn retailer top forecasts. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool October 6, 2005 W.D. Crotty	Gymboree's Financial Gymnastics The children's clothier beats analyst expectations for same-store sales, but that doesn't mean this stock is a bargain.
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The Motley Fool September 6, 2007 Alyce Lomax	Zumiez Skates Through August The board-sports retailer enjoys the back-to-school season. Investors, take note.
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