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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 17, 2005 Alyce Lomax	Time for Talbots? Is the retailer back in fashion? Investors, take note.
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 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 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 June 8, 2009 Alyce Lomax	Talbots Goes From Grief to Relief Its sale of J. Jill is anticlimactic for investors, but offers some lessons.
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 May 28, 2004 Alyce Lomax	Chico's Charms The retailer continues to charm shoppers.
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 August 18, 2004 Alyce Lomax	Time to Try On Talbots? The women's retailer meets already lowered second-quarter expectations.
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.
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?
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 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 August 28, 2008 Alyce Lomax	J. Crew Unglued A bad economy and some techie malfunctions hit J. Crew where it hurts.
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.
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 November 29, 2004 Alyce Lomax	One Slick Stock Is Urban Outfitters a slick investment or a slippery slope?
The Motley Fool November 11, 2004 Alyce Lomax	Urban Outfitters: Dressed to Kill The retailer reports another stellar quarter. Despite the good vibes emanating from this retailer, one might wonder whether the stock has rocked way past bargain status.
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 November 8, 2007 Alyce Lomax	Urban Outfitters Returns Urban Outfitters posts some good news in its third-quarter earnings report, and looks like it's entering the holiday season in a position of strength.
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?
The Motley Fool May 16, 2008 Alyce Lomax	One Retailer Rejects Recession Times are tough for many retailers, but Urban Outfitters is a successful standout.
The Motley Fool October 31, 2008 Alyce Lomax	World's Scariest Stock: Talbots You want to see something really scary? Just take a look at Talbots' stock chart.
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 December 12, 2008 Alyce Lomax	Urban Panic Urban Outfitters reports a splendid third quarter, but mention of flat same-store sales lead the stock to plunge. Is it a bargain now?
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 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 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 March 8, 2011 Alyce Lomax	Deja Vu at Urban Outfitters The stock's getting trashed right now. Hooray!
The Motley Fool June 4, 2007 Alyce Lomax	J. Crew Rows Past Rivals The retailer's first quarter might make pessimists wonder if they were wrong.
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 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 August 16, 2011 Evan Niu	Urban Outfitters' Slow-Moving Problem Sluggish inventory hurts the hip retailer's gross margin.
The Motley Fool August 8, 2006 Alyce Lomax	Mean Streets at Urban Outfitters As investors fret over the state of the consumer, many retail stocks have come to look like fashion casualties. One retail stock that has borne the brunt of a difficult first half of the year has been Urban Outfitters.
The Motley Fool February 6, 2007 Alyce Lomax	Urban Outfitters' Unsurprising Sales There aren't too many surprises in Urban Outfitters' fourth-quarter sales release. Investors will have much more to contemplate when the retailer releases its fourth-quarter earnings.
The Motley Fool January 22, 2008 Alyce Lomax	Urban Outfitters Puts a Garden in Its Pocket Urban Outfitters plans to purchase Philadelphia's J. Franklin Styer Nurseries in order to launch its new Terrain concept.
The Motley Fool March 10, 2008 Alyce Lomax	Urban Outfitters' Urban Renewal It looks like Urban Outfitters is back on top of the heap.
The Motley Fool May 8, 2007 Alyce Lomax	April's Cruel to Urban Outfitters One tough month drags down the retailer's first-quarter comps. Investors, take note.