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The Motley Fool March 4, 2005 Seth Jayson	Chico's Still Da Man By setting the standard by which other apparel retailers should be judged, I think we investors can glance past the P/E and cut Chico's some slack.
The Motley Fool August 5, 2005 Seth Jayson	Chico's: A Stock I'd Love to Own (Again) Chico's sales growth has been nothing short of phenomenal over the past several years. And the stock still has some growth left before things slow down, even at today's prices.
The Motley Fool May 6, 2005 Seth Jayson	Stupid Chico's? Silly Fool. Yesterday, Chico's reported sales results for April, and they were, as usual, amazing. Overall sales increased more than 31%, reaching $114.7 million. Same-store sales were up an incredible 15.5%. That means total first-quarter sales were up 27.4%, and comps rose 10.8%.
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 June 3, 2004 Alyce Lomax	May's Compulsive Shopping May was a good month for many specialty retailers, and it's apparent that clothing -- in particular women's apparel -- was flying off the racks.
The Motley Fool August 26, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Chico's: It's All in the Margins This retailer is still one of the best-run companies in the space, but the price of this stock is high.
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 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.
The Motley Fool August 18, 2005 Seth Jayson	New York & Co.'s Unsightly Bulge The women's clothier steps up to profits, but there's something worth watching. New York and Co. shareholders should remain in wait-and-see mode.
The Motley Fool August 19, 2005 Nathan Parmelee	Ann's Slimming Down After a tough quarter, there is reason to believe Ann Taylor's future will look better to investors.
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.
The Motley Fool September 2, 2004 W.D. Crotty	Will Hurricane Frances Clip Retailers? Chico's may be a hot retailer, but its Labor Day weekend looks threatened. The company missed expectations with August same-stores sales growth of 3.6%.
The Motley Fool March 7, 2007 Alyce Lomax	Chico's Cheers Up Although Chico's still has its work cut out for it, it seems this may finally be the point when investors are starting to ponder whether the retailer's difficult times are behind it.
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.
The Motley Fool May 27, 2005 Jeremy MacNealy	Chico's Is on Fire! White-hot Chico's blazes new territory with record earnings. Shareholders are smiling.
The Motley Fool January 3, 2012 Sean Williams	2012 Preview: Chico's Chico could surprise investors with a good second half of 2012 and end the year higher than where it started.
The Motley Fool July 27, 2005 Jeremy MacNealy	Cache's Seam-Splitting Growth New results from the women's retailer suggest the company has more wrinkles to iron out. Investors, take note.
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 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 May 28, 2004 Alyce Lomax	Chico's Charms The retailer continues to charm shoppers.
The Motley Fool December 5, 2011 Amanda Buchanan	Disappointed in Clothing Retailers These four clothing retailers are exhibiting cookie-cutter innovation: Gap... Chico's... Ann Taylor... American Eagle...
The Motley Fool March 2, 2006 Alyce Lomax	Chico's Goes for Growth The market may be sour on Chico's today, but history suggests that's shortsighted. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool April 20, 2009 Alyce Lomax	Chico's: Look Out Below! Sometimes investors seem to have a bit of a reality disconnect when it comes to certain "hot" stocks, and Chico's could be a good example of this.
The Motley Fool December 27, 2005	Foolish Fundamentals: The Income Statement A look at how companies report their sales and profits and what it means to investors.
The Motley Fool March 9, 2005 Alyce Lomax	Tenacious Talbots This outfit still doesn't quite match up. Fourth-quarter earnings fell 27% to $16 million, or $0.29 per diluted share.
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 September 21, 2005 Jeremy MacNealy	Can You Bank on Christopher & Banks? Until the clothing retailer works through its challenges, investors may want to try on another stock.
The Motley Fool August 6, 2004 Seth Jayson	3 Chic Stocks Can investors find fortune in Ann Taylor's, Chico's, and J. Jill's fashions?
The Motley Fool December 1, 2004 Phil Wohl	Chico's The Man The leading specialty women's clothier trounces expectations and sees more opportunity in the future.
The Motley Fool January 31, 2006 Alyce Lomax	Chico's -- No Fatigue; Just Fitigues The retailer makes what looks like a comfortable -- and promising -- acquisition. What this move boils down to is that Chico's is reaching out to more women by offering more goods to a younger crowd. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool November 1, 2011 Dan Caplinger	Has Chico's Become the Perfect Stock? If an economic recovery boosts the ability of older women to spend again, then Chico's could once again get its place in the sun.
The Motley Fool August 30, 2007 Alyce Lomax	Chico's: Cheaper All the Time As long as Chico's doesn't flounder in its turnaround long term, as Gap has, the stock seems well worth serious consideration.
The Motley Fool March 9, 2006 Alyce Lomax	Warm Breezes at Coldwater Creek Investors have been giving some retailers the cold shoulder; not Coldwater Creek. Its stock price has been steadily increasing over the course of the last year, so it's obvious that somebody's paying attention.
The Motley Fool August 13, 2007 Nathan Parmelee	Quick Take: More Change at Ann Taylor Ann Taylor names a leader for its new division focused on mature women. Barring a complete collapse in the share price, wise investors should remain on the sidelines until improvements are forthcoming.
The Motley Fool February 16, 2006 Rich Smith	Foolish Forecast: Talk America Talks Talk America's flat to declining sales, plus fewer profits earned on those sales, is not a recipe for earnings growth. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool November 29, 2006 Jeremy MacNealy	Dress Barn Wears It Well Again, comps were up solidly for the women's apparel retailer.
The Motley Fool March 6, 2008 Alyce Lomax	Another Tattered Quarter for Chico's The retailer's still a fashion casualty.
The Motley Fool August 25, 2006 Alyce Lomax	Chico's on the Cheap? Are investors becoming too negative about Chico's?
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 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 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 November 11, 2005 Rich Smith	Foolish Forecast: Will Lowe's Fly High? While the wise on Wall Street will probably focus on the margins reflected in Lowe's income statement, investors might want to pay more attention to the company's cash flow statement.
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 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 November 8, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Fresh Del Monte's Spotty Results Strong sales, good margins, and higher promotion expenses at the prepared food company highlight this stock's complexity.
The Motley Fool December 20, 2004 Alyce Lomax	Ann's Wardrobe Malfunction This retailer's still trying to loosen up. Some investors may want to take the chance that Ann Taylor can fix what ails its original retail concept, especially given a rather sour outlook focused on many retailers at the moment. But it's a gamble.
The Motley Fool January 24, 2007 Alyce Lomax	Fool on the Street: Chico's Ready to Start Fresh While it does sound like 2007 is still going to be a bit touch and go for Chico's in terms of getting things back on track, it's good to hear management admitting pretty major mistakes and discussing how it's going to fix them. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool September 1, 2005 Seth Jayson	New York & Doh! Retailer New York & Co. looks ugly in August. Should investors wait-and-see?
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 17, 2005 David Meier	The Power of Margins The way you think about margins can give you an investing edge.