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The Motley Fool February 10, 2004 Dave Marino-Nachison	J. Jill's Uphill Climb Can J. Jill justify its valuation? Maybe. But not anytime soon.
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 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 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 October 27, 2005 Alyce Lomax	Halloween Trick: J. Jill Not only have J. Jill's earnings, sales, and same-store sales been flagging for quite some time, the company recently said it's going to report a wider-than-expected quarterly loss despite an uptick in same-store sales. 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 November 16, 2006 Alyce Lomax	J. Jill's Toll on Talbots Investors waiting for the good news from Talbots will just have to wait a little longer, as the retailer continues reeling from the effects of its acquisition of J. Jill.
The Motley Fool November 18, 2005 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	J. Jill Turns 18 Apparel retailer J. Jill draws an unsolicited offer from Liz Claiborne. If you were lucky enough to be holding shares of J. Jill, it's time to evaluate the relative upside and downside at the moment.
The Motley Fool December 16, 2003 Dave Marino-Nachison	J. Jill Doesn't Thrill The apparel retailer's shares keep falling as it scales back growth plans.
The Motley Fool August 4, 2004 Seth Jayson	Jitters at J. Jill Will no guidance and free spending make the women's apparel retailer go boom? Considering their history of knock-kneed performance and P/E of 40, investors should choose their fashion stocks carefully.
The Motley Fool March 14, 2007 Alyce Lomax	J. Crew Cleans Up It reports a profit, so is it time to snap up shares of this retailer?
The Motley Fool November 16, 2005 Alyce Lomax	Try, Try Again, Talbots The retailer's earnings release today looked less than encouraging, but the bad news didn't stop the market from trading Talbot's shares higher.
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 May 24, 2007 Alyce Lomax	Is It Time to Try On Talbots? Perhaps prudent investors should pass on this apparel retailer.
The Motley Fool November 25, 2008 Alyce Lomax	Turnaround a Tall Order for Talbots Betting on Talbots' turnaround remains a speculative and risky move.
The Motley Fool February 6, 2006 Seth Jayson	J. Jill's Higher Calling Investors in J. Jill got a nice surprise. Here's hoping it works out for those holding Talbots. Investors, take note.
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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 March 13, 2008 Alyce Lomax	Talbots Takes Off The retailer still faces huge challenges, not the least of which is the uncertainty of the consumer climate and the difficulties Talbots and many of its peers have had in enticing strapped consumers to shop.
The Motley Fool January 4, 2008 Alyce Lomax	Talbots: No Men, Children Allowed Talbots decides to shut down its stores that target men and children. That may be a wise move, but don't expect it to cure everything.
The Motley Fool March 1, 2006 Alyce Lomax	Liz Claiborne Dresses Down Liz Claiborne may have reported lower profits, but investors apparently still think the stock is fashion forward. In a tough retail climate, does Liz Claiborne have the fit, fashion, and style to suit investors?
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 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 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 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 August 22, 2007 Alyce Lomax	A Tall Order for Talbots Investors -- waiting for the retailer's turnaround? Be prepared for a long vigil.
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 18, 2004 Alyce Lomax	Time to Try On Talbots? The women's retailer meets already lowered second-quarter expectations.
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.
The Motley Fool November 7, 2008 Alyce Lomax	Thanks for Nothing, J. Jill In another sign of continued tough times, Talbots said yesterday it plans to sell its J. Jill unit.
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 February 3, 2005 Seth Jayson	Nothing New at Chico's Another day, another hefty sales gain for this retailer. Though shares are no longer ridiculously cheap, the firm should provide plenty of growth for long-term investors.
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The Motley Fool March 8, 2006 Alyce Lomax	Investors Try On Talbots An upbeat analyst comment gives Talbots' shares a boost, but isn't such a move premature?
The Motley Fool November 23, 2005 W.D. Crotty	Coldwater Creek Is Hot As long as margins don't falter, this fast-growing retailer looks poised to deliver excellent results for investors.
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Fast Company October 2005 Jena McGregor	Profitable Player Runner-up: Best Buy The Barry and Jill approach has been responsible for Best Buy doubling sales in nearly 200 stores.
Registered Rep. November 1, 2004 Kate Quaid	Back to the Lucre There are few more surefire ways to activate the deja nerves in your brain than running into the person who replaced you at an old job.
The Motley Fool May 4, 2006 Seth Jayson	New York's Marginal Month The market likes women's retailer New York & Co.'s comps gain. Should shareholders hold out for more?
The Motley Fool August 23, 2007 David Lee Smith	Don't Hook Gander Mountain Yet While its same-store sales continue to grow, Gander Mountain's margins are sliding. Investors thinking about a position here should check back next quarter.