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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?
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The Motley Fool August 11, 2004 Phil Wohl	Federated's Slow Strides The nation's leading department store retailer pays off debt and raises guidance.
The Motley Fool May 3, 2006 Alyce Lomax	J. Crew's New Place in a Crowd Some competitors might not take well to Madewell. For now, those of us who watch retail stocks are well aware of the crowd that hopes to attract this demographic.
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 September 17, 2007 Alyce Lomax	Ann Taylor Goes for Gold The retailer's latest strategy is to offer a new high-end fashion line that will feature apparel priced up to 40% higher than its regular merchandise.
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 August 17, 2005 Alyce Lomax	Time for Talbots? Is the retailer back in fashion? Investors, take note.
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.
The Motley Fool September 15, 2004 Alyce Lomax	Gap and the Older Woman Can the retailer woo baby boomers to a new chain? For investors who are banking on Gap turning around its fortunes to the popular days of yore, they'd better be hoping that it's been doing its homework.
The Motley Fool August 18, 2004 Alyce Lomax	Time to Try On Talbots? The women's retailer meets already lowered second-quarter expectations.
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 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 May 23, 2008 Alyce Lomax	More Fickle Fashion Here are two retailers focusing on the mature woman market; neither of which may be ready to run.
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 October 11, 2011 Tamara Rutter	Stocks to Dump This Holiday Season Which retailers have the most to lose this holiday season?
The Motley Fool November 22, 2005 Seth Jayson	Pondering an Identity Gap The reasons for Gap's sales slump are thrown into relief by the light of its competitors' successes. Investors may want to take a queue from consumers and shop elsewhere.
The Motley Fool January 11, 2007 Alyce Lomax	Still Tough for Talbots Things haven't gotten easier since the retailer acquired J. Jill. Although Talbots said it is pleased with the progress of the J. Jill integration, so far, J. Jill doesn't seem to be making a very positive contribution. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool May 17, 2006 Alyce Lomax	Tricky Times at Talbots Talbots' shares carved a new 52-week low at one point today. Apparently, some investors are starting to catch on to something that others of us have considered fairly apparent -- this retailer's got an uphill battle on its hands.
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 April 6, 2006 Alyce Lomax	Talbots' Tough Tightrope Retail misery may love company in March, but Talbots has particular challenges. Should shareholders be concerned?
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 22, 2010 Alyce Lomax	Can Bridezilla Save the Day? Retailers hope weddings will be big business.
The Motley Fool November 17, 2004 Alyce Lomax	Is Talbots Still Troubled? Is the women's retailer on the road to recovery? Today's earnings news doesn't seem to show any dramatic change from the quarters that have gone before.
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 3, 2004 Alyce Lomax	Neiman's in Style It seems a bit of a case of "same story, different day." Neiman Marcus Group joins the many upscale department store retailers that reported much better profits than they could muster this time last year.
The Motley Fool May 11, 2005 Alyce Lomax	Gap Goes Forth Can Gap woo older women into its new stores?
The Motley Fool July 13, 2007 Lawrence Rothman	A June Swoon at Ann Taylor The retailer's same-store sales plummet. Investors may wish to shop elsewhere.
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.
The Motley Fool May 30, 2006 Alyce Lomax	Retailers Running Out of Gas? Sinking consumer confidence, rising oil prices, and Wal-Mart: Investors, is it time to run from retail?
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.
BusinessWeek January 12, 2004	Retail: This Rising Tide Won't Lift All Boats Tax cuts will fuel sales in the first half of 2004, but their impact will fade. Sustained growth may postpone coming mergers and bankruptcies.
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.
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 November 3, 2010 Lomax & Yochim	Stock Picks for Chicks: This Retailer Makes Us Swoon To find the best retail stocks, you might need a woman's touch.
The Motley Fool August 25, 2006 Nathan Parmelee	Tough Not to Be Intrigued by J. Crew One may deny J. Crew their shopping dollars, but it's hard to deny that the company should soon see higher earnings. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool January 18, 2006 Alyce Lomax	J. Jill's Prettier Picture? The holidays were kinder for the women's retailer than one might have suspected, but is it enough? Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool May 28, 2004 Alyce Lomax	Chico's Charms The retailer continues to charm shoppers.
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The Motley Fool December 2, 2004 Phil Wohl	Mixed Bag for Neiman Marcus Upscale retailer reports strong first quarter results followed by weaken-than-expected November sales.
The Motley Fool June 5, 2006 Alyce Lomax	Ann Taylor Makes Good As far as turnarounds go, Ann Taylor seems to be on track. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool May 24, 2007 Alyce Lomax	Is It Time to Try On Talbots? Perhaps prudent investors should pass on this apparel retailer.
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.
The Motley Fool May 21, 2009 Alyce Lomax	These Stocks Are Fashion Casualties Stay out of this increasingly scary neck of the retail woods. When it comes to stores that woo older female shoppers, no amount of caution is too extreme.
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?
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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 May 22, 2007 Alyce Lomax	Urban Outfitters' Green Thumb The trendy retailer targets greenback-rich gardeners. This concept identifies a new market opportunity while staying true to its customer base.