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The Motley Fool May 2, 2007 Seth Jayson	Is Liz That Ugly? With the right management decisions -- or maybe some kind of action that throws the bums out and replaces the organization with a new, focused slate of retail veterans -- Liz Claiborne could pay off very well for investors.
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BusinessWeek July 5, 2004 Nanette Byrnes	No Nonsense At Liz Claiborne It's his no-nonsense approach that has helped Paul Charron turn Liz Claiborne into a model of pragmatism in the egocentric fashion business.
The Motley Fool November 16, 2005 Alyce Lomax	Try, Try Again, Talbots The retailer's earnings release today looked less than encouraging, but the bad news didn't stop the market from trading Talbot's shares higher.
The Motley Fool February 10, 2004 Dave Marino-Nachison	J. Jill's Uphill Climb Can J. Jill justify its valuation? Maybe. But not anytime soon.
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The Motley Fool November 4, 2004 Alyce Lomax	J. Jill's Uphill Climb Will the women's retailer come tumbling down? It looks like J. Jill still has some work to do before its shares will seem cheap -- or particularly compelling.
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 May 3, 2007 David Meier	Liz: Take Your Dirty Laundry Private Liz's current price has very little growth baked into it: 4% per year, with a 10% discount. By regaining control of its brands, reducing its costs, and increasing and improving its retail presence, Liz could easily surpass those expectations.
The Motley Fool February 7, 2008 Alyce Lomax	More Vim and Vigor From VF VF's international exposure gave it an extra boost ; the consumer brands clothing manufacturer turns in another impressive quarter.
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.
The Motley Fool June 27, 2008 Alyce Lomax	J. Crew: A Smart Outfit? In the face of current economical challenges, retailer J. Crew seems set on some serious strategizing this year.
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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 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 November 16, 2006 Alyce Lomax	J. Jill's Toll on Talbots Investors waiting for the good news from Talbots will just have to wait a little longer, as the retailer continues reeling from the effects of its acquisition of J. Jill.
The Motley Fool February 19, 2004 Dave Marino-Nachison	Jones Apparel Shops for Profits An improved job market and wider operating margins would help the apparel company.
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The Motley Fool October 7, 2005 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Jill Came Tumbling After J. Jill Group slips in yet another forgettable quarter in a regrettable year. Investors, take note.
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The Motley Fool January 20, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Oh Bebe! Trendy clothier posts solid growth, but guidance spooks the Street.
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