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The Motley Fool July 9, 2007 Timothy M. Otte	Christopher & Banks' Comps Better The women's apparel retailer reports higher same-store sales in June. Investors, take note.
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The Motley Fool September 20, 2006 Jeremy MacNealy	One Hot Retailer Christopher & Banks continues on its winning ways. Inventories remain lean, profit margins are expanding, and as a nice added bonus, the company is buying back shares of its own stock.
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 August 22, 2007 Timothy M. Otte	American Eagle Sails Above the Rest The teen retailer delivers second-quarter numbers, but warns of a back-to-school slowdown. Investors, take note.
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 December 3, 2004 Dave Marino-Nachison	Christopher & Banks Disappoints The women's apparel retailer surprised investors with surprisingly bad Q4 guidance.
The Motley Fool June 22, 2005 Timothy M. Otte	Christopher & Banks on the Mend? The women's-apparel retailer grew comp sales and stabilized profit in the first quarter. At 26 times trailing 12-month earnings, this stock isn't exactly a bargain, but few solid retailers these days are.
The Motley Fool February 2, 2007 Jeremy MacNealy	Christopher & Banks Can't Wait for Spring After fashion miscues with its winter merchandise, the retailer is cleaning house in preparation for a brighter spring. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool July 16, 2007 Timothy M. Otte	Fool on the Street: Christopher & Banks Loves Boomers Women's apparel retailer sees continued growth catering to baby boomers. For investors interested in apparel retailing, results in 2008 could show marked improvement.
The Motley Fool April 6, 2006 Jeremy MacNealy	Christopher & Banks Is Taking Inventory Inventory and evolution make up the retailer's strategy for 2006. But investors will want to continue monitoring its comps growth in the quarters ahead to see whether it can move this metric back into positive territory after inventories are brought up to adequate levels.
The Motley Fool February 21, 2008 Timothy M. Otte	J.C. Penney's Virtuous Vigilance The department-store operator takes a cautious view, giving investors a negative guidance announcement.
The Motley Fool October 12, 2007 Timothy M. Otte	Warm September Crimps Kohl's Sales The apparel retailer reports negative comps as fall begins.
The Motley Fool December 21, 2005 Jeremy MacNealy	Christopher & Banks' Marginal Improvement Better margins lead to accelerating earnings for the women's apparel retailer. Investors have many women's retailers to choose from, but an improving Christopher & Banks definitely stands out in the crowd.
The Motley Fool August 28, 2008 Timothy M. Otte	No Recovery in Sight for Men's Wearhouse For the fourth consecutive quarter, the Houston-based retailer of tailored men's clothing reported results that look downright shabby.
The Motley Fool May 20, 2005 Timothy M. Otte	Ann Taylor's Raggedy First Quarter Merchandising miscues drive earnings decline of 46%. But there's hope, as Kay Krill, who has led such impressive growth at the Loft stores, takes over as CEO in a recently announced succession plan.
The Motley Fool August 24, 2007 Billy Fisher	Narrowing Margins at New York & Company The silver lining for investors who have hung on to shares of New York & Company is that the retailer's apparel line remains strong and did not experience the margin decline suffered by the accessory line.
The Motley Fool September 23, 2004 Dave Marino-Nachison	Banking on Christopher & Banks? Management keeps growing and buying back shares even as the retailer struggles.
The Motley Fool May 25, 2007 Mike Cianciolo	Aeropostale Trending Higher The retailer raises guidance after an impressive first quarter. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool August 15, 2008 Timothy M. Otte	Kohl's on the Mend? This private-brand retailer is showing signs of improvement.
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 September 21, 2005 Jeremy MacNealy	Can You Bank on Christopher & Banks? Until the clothing retailer works through its challenges, investors may want to try on another stock.
The Motley Fool February 28, 2008 Timothy M. Otte	Back to Religion for Some Retailers The one cardinal rule in retail is that everything you buy, you have to sell. But when times get tight, retailers lose sight of this "religious" principle and get caught in a catch-22. Read on to see which retailers have found this religion, and which haven't.
The Motley Fool September 7, 2007 Lawrence A. Rothman	No Froth for Stein Mart Comps are on the slide, even more than analysts expected, as competitors appear to be gaining the upper hand.
The Motley Fool June 4, 2004 Dave Marino-Nachison	Christopher & Banks Sweats It Out The women's apparel retailer plans to keep growing even as same-store sales slump.
The Motley Fool April 8, 2005 Dan Bloom	A Fashion Faux Pas? Christopher and Banks continues to struggle with its fashion mix, to put it mildly. With a P/E of around 24 based on trailing 12-month earnings, the stock doesn't appear to offer much of a margin of safety.
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 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 March 28, 2008 Timothy M. Otte	No Easter Eggs for J.C. Penney The retailer warns of sales and earnings well below expectations.
The Motley Fool November 16, 2007 Timothy M. Otte	Kohl's All Dressed Up, but Going Nowhere Third-quarter earnings were down 10% on a sales slide. With slower traffic and growing inventories, consumers can expect to find some great bargains in Kohl's; is the stock one of them?
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 August 18, 2006 Ryan Fuhrmann	Buckling Under a Weak Quarter Second-quarter results at The Buckle weren't great, but that might not be such a bad thing for some investors.
The Motley Fool May 11, 2006 Alyce Lomax	Urban Outfitters' Tough Fit How long will the fashion faux pas continue for this trendy retailer? Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool February 22, 2008 Timothy M. Otte	Another Good Buy at TJX? Off-price retailer TJX had a great quarter, capitalizing on the one-two punch of penny-pinching shoppers seeking name-brand merchandise at reduced prices, and a struggling retail sector looking to unload excess goods on discount stores.
The Motley Fool April 13, 2007 Jeremy MacNealy	A Healthy Spring for Chico's The women's apparel retailer starts off the new fiscal year strong. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool August 21, 2007 Ryan Fuhrmann	Foolish Forecast: The Next Phase for Tween Brands The tween retailer is set to report its second-quarter earnings shortly. Investors, here is what to expect.
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 3, 2006 W.D. Crotty	Fossil Falters The watchmaker lowers guidance after a dismal holiday season. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool April 2, 2004 Dave Marino-Nachison	American Eagle Eyes Summer The casual apparel retailer's shares keep rising as warm weather nears.
The Motley Fool May 11, 2005 Timothy M. Otte	Federated's Sharp Focus The department-store chain reaps the rewards of concentrating on sales. Earnings per share jumped 34% to $0.71 on a modest 2.5% sales increase.
The Motley Fool May 26, 2005 Timothy M. Otte	Michaels Crafts a Winner Strong sales and inventory management give the arts-and-crafts retailer a winning first quarter. With a trailing-12-month P/E of 21, the stock is not cheap, but good stocks rarely are.
The Motley Fool January 11, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Oxford and the School of Hard Knocks While management can certainly do better, but the return on capital and valuation just aren't quite appealing enough to invest in this retailer.
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 31, 2007 Timothy M. Otte	Williams-Sonoma Hunkers Down in Q1 The home-furnishings retailer's stock surged after the announcement of better-than-expected results for the quarter, but it quickly fell off as cooler heads prevailed.
The Motley Fool July 7, 2005 Timothy M. Otte	June's Stellar Retail Sales Rising consumer spending helps the largest retailers beat first-quarter results.
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The Motley Fool May 13, 2004 Alyce Lomax	American Eagle Takes Flight The teen retailer's no longer nest-bound with its financial numbers looking up.
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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 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.