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The Motley Fool
February 5, 2009
Alyce Lomax |
A Dramatic January for Retail It shouldn't surprise anyone that January same-store sales data was dramatically bad for many retailers. Let's take a look -- there are some big losers, but surprisingly some big winners, too.   |
The Motley Fool
December 3, 2009
Alyce Lomax |
News Flash: Retail Stinks! One more reason to worry about retail holiday cheer. |
The Motley Fool
November 5, 2009
Alyce Lomax |
Return of the Living Dead Retailers? Investors should be wary of October sales data. Now more than ever, it's crucial to invest in retailers with strong brands, solid balance sheets, and plenty of competitive advantage. |
The Motley Fool
July 9, 2009
Alyce Lomax |
Soggy Comps From a Gloomy June Should retail investors keep a tight grip on their umbrellas, or do sunnier skies lie ahead? Let's take a look at a few retailers' June numbers. |
The Motley Fool
January 7, 2010
Alyce Lomax |
Retail's Short-Lived Christmas Miracle Despite December's better-than-expected sales, pick your retail stocks wisely. |
The Motley Fool
June 4, 2009
Alyce Lomax |
The Storm's Not Over for Retail May same-store sales data for retailers is out today, and despite the month's reputation for flowers and pleasant weather, the numbers looked anything but rosy. Take a look at some of the highlights. |
The Motley Fool
May 6, 2010
Alyce Lomax |
April: Retail's Cruelest Month The past month taught investors to focus on quality. |
The Motley Fool
April 8, 2010
Alyce Lomax |
Retail Stocks' Imminent Danger The retail rally's been too bubbly. Look out below! |
The Motley Fool
January 8, 2009
Alyce Lomax |
Digging Through Retail's Rubble Many retailers, including Wal-Mart, came up empty-handed during the holidays. |
The Motley Fool
February 4, 2010
Alyce Lomax |
Don't Bank on a Retail Rebound Yet January sales data may distort the true state of retail's health. |
The Motley Fool
August 6, 2009
Alyce Lomax |
When Will Retail Finally Turn? Consumers are frightened -- and most July sales data is frightful. |
The Motley Fool
March 5, 2010
Alyce Lomax |
Retail Stocks Too Good to Be True? Maybe so. Investors should be cautious about the retail stocks they choose right now. |
The Motley Fool
May 22, 2009
Alyce Lomax |
In Search of Retail Outliers Buckle and Aeropostale are two retailers that are really doing something right, given their stellar results, and that makes them great stock ideas for investors. |
The Motley Fool
August 24, 2009
Alyce Lomax |
Is Mall-Based Retail Dead? Aeropostale seems like the one stock in retail that actually looks hopeful. |
The Motley Fool
April 10, 2008
Alyce Lomax |
Retail Comps Cower in March Consumer-centric companies stumbled last month as shoppers pinched pennies. |
The Motley Fool
September 3, 2009
Alyce Lomax |
Can Anything Save These Retailers Now? Retail's August report card: Lots of Fs, a few Ds, and a pair of welcome As. |
The Motley Fool
March 5, 2009
Alyce Lomax |
Hot Topic's on Fire, But for How Long? Same-store sales are way up, but can Hot Topic's stock stay hot? |
The Motley Fool
June 3, 2010
Alyce Lomax |
Is Retail Doomed? May same-store sales data doesn't build confidence. |
The Motley Fool
March 21, 2006
Mike Cianciolo |
Big Boxes Stack Up Comps Big-box retailers reported strong same-store sales for February. Do these companies deserve an extra look from investors? |
The Motley Fool
February 12, 2010
April Taylor |
Should You Buy This Teen Retailer? Will Aeropostale remain a teen fashion "do"? |
The Motley Fool
April 10, 2006
Mike Cianciolo |
The Big-Box Big Dog Costco's comps are head and shoulders above the competition. However, wise investors know there are a plethora of other measures that must be taken into account before making a purchase. |
The Motley Fool
August 5, 2010
Alyce Lomax |
No July Fireworks for Retail Stocks Take a deep breath before doing anything rash with retail stocks. |
The Motley Fool
January 13, 2010
Dave Mock |
A Big Upgrade for The Buckle This bullish call comes from more than just one analyst. |
The Motley Fool
August 8, 2008
Alyce Lomax |
Shop Through the Storm July wasn't all bad for retail -- which shows savvy retailers can still excel. Read on to see who did well. |
The Motley Fool
April 12, 2007
Mike Cianciolo |
The Easter Bunny Boosts Wal-Mart The retailer posted a surprise gain in same-store sales for March. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
November 13, 2007
Alyce Lomax |
Wild About Wal-Mart ... and Everybody Else Shares surge after the world's biggest retailer reports increased sales and net income in the third quarter; the "halo effect" spreads to other retailers. |
The Motley Fool
January 10, 2008
Alyce Lomax |
Digging Those Discounters The big three names in discount retailers, Wal-Mart, Target, and Costco, all look like a good bet in a slowing economy. |
The Motley Fool
July 8, 2010
Alyce Lomax |
June Sales Wilt in the Heat A highly promotional retail environment means investors should think twice. |
The Motley Fool
December 2, 2010
Alyce Lomax |
Aeropostale Loses Its Air of Invincibility Is the former highflier grounded for good? |
The Motley Fool
August 8, 2011
Alyce Lomax |
Aeropostale Meets the Force of Gravity Is this retail stock a bargain? |
The Motley Fool
June 5, 2008
Alyce Lomax |
In Retail, It's a Buyer's Market Giving shoppers what they want is easier for some retailers than others. |
The Motley Fool
May 17, 2011
Alyce Lomax |
Wal-Mart's Still Stalled Out The discount giant can't seem to jump-start its U.S. sales. |
The Motley Fool
August 19, 2010
Alyce Lomax |
Depressing Times for Discounters Are consumers so cash-strapped that even discount retailers have become dangerous? |
The Motley Fool
April 10, 2008
Rich Duprey |
Don't Pack It In on PacSun The teen retailer's March comps are not as bad as they seem. |
The Motley Fool
April 13, 2007
Mike Cianciolo |
Aeropostale's Still Soaring The teen clothing retailer raises guidance after impressive comps growth. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
February 18, 2009
Alyce Lomax |
All's Well for Wal-Mart It wasn't an exciting fourth quarter, but Wal-Mart's still holding its own. |
The Motley Fool
February 7, 2008
Alyce Lomax |
Retailers' Jumpy January Savvy investors can find retail bargains, but not everything's on sale. |
The Motley Fool
February 22, 2011
Alyce Lomax |
Woe Is Wal-Mart This year, there were no holly jolly holidays for the discount giant. |
The Motley Fool
September 10, 2009
Alyce Lomax |
Don't Try On This Risky Stock There are far better fits for investors than this one. |
The Motley Fool
February 18, 2010
Alyce Lomax |
Has Wal-Mart Hit the Wall? Should investors search for greener retail-stock pastures? |
The Motley Fool
October 11, 2007
Alyce Lomax |
Wal-Mart's Better Than Target?!? Target's same-store sales in September rose a mere 1.2%, compared to an impressive 6.7% comps increase this time last year. |
The Motley Fool
March 6, 2009
Kristin Graham |
February Retail Sales: Same Old Sad Story For the fifth straight month, retail sales overall took a dip year over year. |
The Motley Fool
December 12, 2011
Alyce Lomax |
Buckle In With this Retailer Forget the sales at the mall: Teen retail stock Buckle is looking cheap. |
The Motley Fool
December 11, 2008
Alyce Lomax |
Costco's Flattish Quarter In spite of an uninspiring Q1, this bulk discounter remains one of the best retailers around. |
The Motley Fool
May 20, 2010
Alyce Lomax |
Danger for Discounters? Discount retail giants Wal-Mart and Target both reported surprising first-quarter earnings this week. Is Wal-Mart losing its advantage? And what's the macro message here? |
The Motley Fool
May 23, 2011
Alyce Lomax |
Reality Hits Retailers, Hard Some retail stocks are bargains -- but shop carefully. |
The Motley Fool
August 14, 2008
Alyce Lomax |
Is It Time to Put Wal-Mart on Pause? As expected, Wal-Mart had a solid second quarter. However, given upcoming challenges, it makes sense that some investors may want to say "when" on the discount retailer's stock, at least for the time being. |
The Motley Fool
May 21, 2009
Alyce Lomax |
Hot Topic's Cooling Off There was some chilling news in Hot Topic's second-quarter guidance; the company is now expecting to miss analysts' estimates. |
The Motley Fool
November 16, 2010
Alyce Lomax |
Wal-Mart's Worries Aren't Over Yet Sales still struggle in the United States. |
The Motley Fool
February 4, 2009
Alyce Lomax |
Time to Give Up on Costco? Give up on the warehouse retailer now? Not a chance. |
