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The Motley Fool October 27, 2005 Alyce Lomax	Halloween Trick: J. Jill Not only have J. Jill's earnings, sales, and same-store sales been flagging for quite some time, the company recently said it's going to report a wider-than-expected quarterly loss despite an uptick in same-store sales. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool August 24, 2005 Alyce Lomax	Jill's Urban Excursion? Rumor has it that Urban Outfitters is eyeing J. Jill. Certainly, J. Jill could be a takeover target, but buying on this rumor strikes me as a rather expensive gamble.
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The Motley Fool March 16, 2004 Alyce Lomax	J. Jill in the Pink? The apparel retailer's coming quarter's not in the red, despite the previous forecast. A better fashion mix, including an emphasis on color, most notably pink, has helped drive demand for its clothing.
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The Motley Fool December 16, 2003 Dave Marino-Nachison	J. Jill Doesn't Thrill The apparel retailer's shares keep falling as it scales back growth plans.
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The Motley Fool December 8, 2006 Alyce Lomax	J. Crew? No Thanks! Retail offers attractive opportunities, but wise investors suspect that J. Crew isn't one. One share of J. Crew is far less expensive than one of its cashmere sweaters, but that certainly doesn't make this stock cheap.
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The Motley Fool November 23, 2010 Alyce Lomax	So Long, J. Crew It looks like J. Crew will soon be unavailable for potential investors' watchlists. The clothier's escaping from the current cutthroat retail fray and going private.
The Motley Fool March 14, 2005 Seth Jayson	Jill Gets Frank Give J. Jill management some points for owning up to problems. Savvy investors should keep their eyes open.
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The Motley Fool June 6, 2005 Lawrence Meyers	Liz Claiborne Gets Lucky When a retailer's subsidiary gets trendy, life is good. Investors, read on.
The Motley Fool July 3, 2006 Alyce Lomax	Stocking Up on J. Crew Initial public offerings are exciting when they sport a name that we all recognize, and J. Crew definitely fits the bill when it comes to "star power" in a strong and well-known brand name. However, the message behind the IPO is that the company in question is seeking funds for its business.
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The Motley Fool October 2, 2006 Alyce Lomax	J. Crew's Director Defections Three directors resign, including a company co-founder. Should investors worry?
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