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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.
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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The Motley Fool May 29, 2009 Alyce Lomax	Investors May Rue J. Crew The stock's gone too far, too quickly. Is it headed for a fall?
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 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 August 19, 2005 Alyce Lomax	A J. Crew Review The clothing retailer has filed to go public. Should investors go shopping for shares?
The Motley Fool November 24, 2006 Michael Leibert	J. Crew: Sewn Together Strongly? J. Crew's impressive third-quarter numbers belie long-term value concerns. While things are going well now, investors' initial skepticism might prove healthy after all.
The Motley Fool August 24, 2007 Alyce Lomax	Gap Pinches Pennies Despite a nice quarterly profit, its first profit increase in recent memory, struggling retailer Gap still has plenty to do.
The Motley Fool February 8, 2007 Alyce Lomax	Gap Thaws in January One good month of comps doesn't guarantee happy times ahead. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool November 27, 2006 Jeremy MacNealy	Fool on Call: J. Crew's Winning Strategy The apparel retailer is proving that expansion is not the be-all, end-all approach to growth. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool May 23, 2008 Alyce Lomax	Is It Time for Gap to Resurface? Despite a 40% increase in earnings, there are still ample signs the retailer still needs to get its act together.
The Motley Fool August 28, 2008 Alyce Lomax	J. Crew Unglued A bad economy and some techie malfunctions hit J. Crew where it hurts.
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The Motley Fool May 25, 2007 Alyce Lomax	Same Story, Different Day at Gap The clothing retailer has reported its first-quarter results, and it appears many investors are relieved that the situation has remained the same (as opposed to worsening) as the store works to make its comeback.
The Motley Fool December 5, 2006 Tim Beyers	Fool Fight: Gap vs. J. Crew Peace on Earth? Not between these two retailers. Who will win as the better investment?
The Motley Fool July 2, 2007 Alyce Lomax	Gap's Credit Cred Is an innovative new credit card a smart way for Gap to grow? Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool August 12, 2009 Alyce Lomax	Ditch This Overpriced Retail Stock As one of the priciest stocks in the retail sector, buyers should beware J. Crew.
The Motley Fool July 27, 2007 Alyce Lomax	A Prescription for Success at Gap? Gap finally hires a new CEO, Glenn Murphy, who successfully turned around Canada's largest drugstore chain. But does he have the fashion savvy to do the same at Gap?
The Motley Fool March 6, 2007 Alyce Lomax	Gap's Long and Winding Road Despite Gap's problems, its shares never seemed to fall to a compelling price -- a forward P/E of 17 and a PEG ratio of 1.50 seems high for a retailer that needs to refocus its energies and implement serious changes.
The Motley Fool August 20, 2010 Andrew Bond	Teen Retailers Have Pimples Abercrombie has been forced to discount more than competitor Urban Outfitters.
The Motley Fool December 1, 2006 Steven Mallas	Gap's Gut-Churning Comps Investors, nothing in the rulebook states that the Gap will remain in its current state. Things can always be turned around via better marketing strategies and trendier merchandise.
The Motley Fool November 17, 2006 Alyce Lomax	Gap's Like Waiting for Godot Will the wait ever be over for Gap shareholders?
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The Motley Fool May 18, 2009 Alyce Lomax	Gap Opens Where Others Close Many retailers are rethinking, or shutting down, ancillary concepts as the recession clamps down on consumer spending. So it's pretty shocking to hear rumblings that Gap is trying out a new concept.
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 February 29, 2008 Alyce Lomax	A Stinky Surprise at Gap The retailer did increase net income in the fourth quarter, but sales are still sad overall.
The Motley Fool November 2, 2006 Alyce Lomax	Gap: In Bad Company Despite frumpy news month after month, Gap's share price has increased about 14% over the last year, even including today's decline.
The Motley Fool August 10, 2007 Alyce Lomax	Gap: Hope Springs Eternal Investors haven't given up on Gap, but maybe they should. The company is far from proving that it can revitalize its brands and find itself again. July comps dropped 7%, mostly dragged down by poor performance at its Old navy Unit.
The Motley Fool September 7, 2006 Nathan Parmelee	Fast Retailing's Accelerating Growth The Japanese retailer eyes acquisitions to spur U.S. growth. The company's final strategy remains unknown.
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The Motley Fool July 13, 2007 Alyce Lomax	Gap's Summer Doldrums Statistics from June mean more waiting for the retailer's investors.
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The Motley Fool May 30, 2006 Alyce Lomax	Gap's Best Foot Forward? The retailer decides to launch an online shoe store. Gap investors can only hope that this initiative puts Gap's best foot forward -- and that the company doesn't end up with its foot in its mouth instead.
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