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The Motley Fool June 27, 2006 Jeremy MacNealy	Folly Volley: Christopher & Banks The women's apparel retailer came through with knockout results. How did it go from negative same-store sales to strong single-digit comps all in the span of one quarter? Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool March 9, 2007 Timothy M. Otte	Give Nordstrom a Nod Strong February comp sales at the upscale retailer start the year off on a solid footing. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool May 21, 2007 Ryan Fuhrmann	The Saks Are Packed The retailer's strong sales trends are nothing to sneeze at, but Saks still has work to do to convince investors its high-end ambitions will translate into industry-leading profitability and cash flow growth.
The Motley Fool May 18, 2007 Ryan Fuhrmann	Nordstrom Is the Snobbiest of Them All A fourth-quarter earnings faux pas demonstrates there are opportunities to take advantage of short-term stock dips at Nordstrom, which can be a good time to buy retailers in general.
The Motley Fool June 1, 2006 Jeremy MacNealy	Folly Volley: The Wet Seal The apparel retailer finished off a solid quarter, but the company is facing a challenge that may have ripple effects for the remainder of the year. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool May 24, 2006 Jeremy MacNealy	Folly Volley: Dick's Sporting Goods Expansion and competition are two challenges facing this retailer. As it stands right now, however, Dick's is expanding in a reasonable manner, making it a worthy addition to any investor's watch list.
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 21, 2006 Ryan Fuhrmann	Nordstrom's Upscale Appeal Nordstrom is currently the leader in appealing to those fashionistas willing to pay top dollar to look good, a position that has paid off handsomely for shareholders over the past few years.
The Motley Fool August 28, 2006 Jeremy MacNealy	Folly Volley: Ann Taylor The apparel retailer seems to be in a full-fledged turnaround mode, as positive momentum has definitely shifted in its favor. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool May 16, 2007 Ryan Fuhrmann	Foolish Forecast: Nordstrom's High-End Ambitions The high-end department store operator is set to report its first-quarter earnings. Investors, here is an overview of what to expect.
The Motley Fool May 16, 2007 Ryan Fuhrmann	Foolish Forecast: Can Investors Count on Kohl's? The department store retailer is set to report its first-quarter results shortly. Investors, here is what you can expect to see.
The Motley Fool March 2, 2006 Jeremy MacNealy	Fool Access: Pacific Sunwear PacSun has cooled off following the release of fourth-quarter results. Is this the time to buy?
The Motley Fool August 28, 2006 Jeremy MacNealy	Folly Volley: Chico's FAS The market has hammered this stock in recent months, and prices have fallen into the teens from a high of near $50. But given this company's history of solid performance, the sell-off provides a reason to take a closer look at buying Chico's.
The Motley Fool September 12, 2007 Jeremy MacNealy	Fool on Call: Guess? the Right Trend Fashion retailer Guess? turns in double-digit comps growth on same store sales. The perfect combination of inventory management, trend-right merchandise, and in-store productivity should keep this trend going.
The Motley Fool August 17, 2007 Ryan Fuhrmann	Nordstrom Contends for the Upper Crust Nordstrom continues to prove it is a leader in its class after reporting another solid quarter. Pampering its shoppers has had appealing consequences for its investors.
The Motley Fool May 24, 2007 Ryan Fuhrmann	Reason to Boast at Buckle The apparel retailer has even more to boast about after reporting first-quarter results that were strong across the board. Investors are increasingly applauding the favorable trends.
The Motley Fool May 22, 2006 Jeremy MacNealy	Skull and Bones for the Jewelry Market? Claire's Stores appears to be right on top of consumers' fashion tastes, but this will not be enough to spur substantial growth in the year ahead. This weakness provides ample time for prospective investors to make a sound decision, but it also should give one caution before diving in.
The Motley Fool November 10, 2006 Ryan Fuhrmann	Kohl's Keeps Humming The numbers have been impressive, but the department store retailer could quickly become a victim of its success. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool May 21, 2004 Alyce Lomax	Nordstrom's Not Nodding Off The luxury retailer reports some hyperactive earnings.
The Motley Fool May 26, 2006 Jeremy MacNealy	Folly Volley: Limited Brands Victoria's Secret is strutting its stuff, but Limited Brands' other concepts have seen better days. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool August 22, 2006 Jeremy MacNealy	Folly Volley: Hot Topic Following the release of second-quarter results, the Goth retailer is looking as gloomy as ever. Will the clouds ever break for the company? Or is the teen retailer doomed to darkness? Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool December 18, 2003 Dave Marino-Nachison	Standing by Family Dollar Investors may be catching on to this discounted Dollar retailer.
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.
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
The Motley Fool August 20, 2004 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	What's Mortsdron Backward? Retailer Nordstrom keeps improving its operations. It's refreshing to see a retailer taking it slow while it's doing it right at the store level.
The Motley Fool May 16, 2008 Timothy M. Otte	Kohl's Still Isn't Cool The apparel retailer's sales woes continue to hit the bottom line.
The Motley Fool May 16, 2008 Ryan Fuhrmann	Nordstrom Clears the Racks Upscale department store chain Nordstrom is another retailer skirting the tough retail climate.
The Motley Fool June 23, 2006 Jeremy MacNealy	Folly Volley: Pier 1 Imports What's going on in the world of wicker and rattan? Here, authors investigate Pier 1's latest quarterly earnings conference call to see whether it finally has a winning strategy in place. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool September 4, 2007 Jeremy MacNealy	Fool on Call: Chico's May Be Eyeing a Strong Fall Season A refreshed line of autumn merchandise may pick the retailer up after multiple fashion missteps. Management hopes the new mix of casual and dressy offerings will keep customers from shopping elsewhere.
The Motley Fool February 29, 2008 Timothy M. Otte	Oh My, Kohl's, That Was Dreadful The only good thing Kohl's can say about 2007 is that it's over. What began as a year filled with promise, ended in a wash-out.
The Motley Fool May 24, 2007 Jeremy MacNealy	Wet Seal's Turnaround Story Continues The apparel retailer's turnaround remains on track, giving interested investors good reason for a closer look.
The Motley Fool June 2, 2006 Jeremy MacNealy	Folly Volley: Williams-Sonoma What is Williams-Sonoma up to these days? With a dugout full of ideas, does the company have any home-run hitters? Here is a recap from the specialty retailer's conference call, paying special attention to its major push in multichannel retailing. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool June 30, 2006 Jeremy MacNealy	Folly Volley: Circuit City The consumer-electronics retailer is looking to keep the growth momentum going by expanding its servicing offerings. Investors, is the move as big a deal as management believes it is?
The Motley Fool June 16, 2006 Jeremy MacNealy	Folly Volley: Bob Evans Farms Investors, is Bob Evans on your radar? Find out what was unearthed during the company's latest quarterly earnings conference call.
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 May 22, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Nordstrom Still in the Lap of Luxury Shoppers Despite a few blemishes, a working formula continues to work for the luxury retailer. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool March 30, 2007 Ryan Fuhrmann	Floundering at Finish Line What does the athletic footwear and apparel retailer have in store to get its sales moving forward? Investors may want to wait until the store stops stuttering before jumping in.
The Motley Fool February 16, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Nordstrom Marries New and Old The upscale retailer continues to rake in disposable income, and new technology should improve operations further.
The Motley Fool May 25, 2007 Timothy M. Otte	Abercrombie Rides Out the Quarter The apparel retailer reports higher sales and profits but lower comps. The stock price has also been treading water since last fall, as investors try to figure out whether Abercrombie is out in front of their fickle customers, or is missing the wave.
The Motley Fool December 1, 2005 Jeremy MacNealy	Dress Barn Looks Dazzling Double-digit improvements to sales and margins resulted in a stellar quarter. Even with the latest 20% jump in share price, the company is only trading at roughly 18 times estimated earnings.
The Motley Fool April 12, 2007 Timothy M. Otte	Brutal Quarter for Christopher & Banks A fashion miscue drives fourth-quarter income down 70%.
The Motley Fool May 31, 2007 Jeremy MacNealy	Opportunity at dELiA's? The girls' apparel retailer first-quarter results included a painful setback in merchandise profitability. Even so, investors may find significant opportunity here.
The Motley Fool August 15, 2007 Ryan Fuhrmann	Foolish Forecast: Nordstrom Knows How to Sell High-end retailers have not been affected by the recent slump. Just the opposite. Nordstrom is getting stronger, with annual sales growth recently hitting double digits.
The Motley Fool December 6, 2007 Seth Jayson	Get Your Guess? Quarterly reports show that Guess?, the fashion retailer, is continuing to outperform its peers.
The Motley Fool May 10, 2005 Timothy M. Otte	May's Fashion Faux Pas The department-store chain is struggling heading into its acquisition by Federated. Should investors care?
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 November 21, 2007 Tim Beyers	Nordstrom Marked Down The luxury retailer best known for its unlimited return policy and personal service reported earnings that easily exceeded the Street's estimates and its own reduced third-quarter guidance.
The Motley Fool August 17, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Nordstrom Stays Classy So long as this high-end retailer still has the opportunity to dig deeper into the wallets of the affluent and buoy margins with improved back-office systems, there will be a bit of a luster to this stock.
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 May 13, 2011 Sean Williams	Nordstrom Sizzles ... Then Fizzles Rising commodity prices may present a problem. Does Nordstrom have the right solution?