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The Motley Fool August 11, 2004 Phil Wohl	Federated's Slow Strides The nation's leading department store retailer pays off debt and raises guidance.
The Motley Fool May 10, 2005 Timothy M. Otte	May's Fashion Faux Pas The department-store chain is struggling heading into its acquisition by Federated. Should investors care?
The Motley Fool February 23, 2005 Nathan Slaughter	Federated May Meet May The upscale retailer posts a decline in fourth quarter net income amid a possible merger with May.
BusinessWeek February 7, 2005 Robert Berner	Federated Is Better Off On Its Own Speculation has been rife in recent weeks that Federated Department Stores Inc. is in discussions to acquire weakened rival May Department Stores Co.
BusinessWeek July 24, 2006 Justin Hibbard	Window Shopping At Saks Saks' numbers don't look so good, but potential buyers are still browsing.
The Motley Fool March 28, 2007 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	M Is for -- What Else? -- Macy's Federated Stores is looking for a Macy's ticker symbol parade. Investors, this is the right call.
National Real Estate Investor August 1, 2003	Lord & Taylor To Close 32 Stores Retailer Lord & Taylor has announced that it will divest 32 stores as part of an effort to reposition itself as an upscale fashion retailer focusing on its core Northeastern and Midwestern markets. The company will continue to run 54 other stores.
The Motley Fool March 7, 2007 Ryan Fuhrmann	Fancy Ambitions at Saks Saks is about to embark on its first year as a pure high-end retailer. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool February 24, 2004 Alyce Lomax	Federated's Fresh Quarter It's been a busy couple of months for the name behind Bloomingdale's and Macy's.
The Motley Fool November 10, 2004 Phil Wohl	Federated Leads Retail Upswing The department store chain is gaining momentum going into the holiday season. In retail investing, it's always best to ride high sales waves before the inevitable wipeout.
The Motley Fool May 21, 2007 Ryan Fuhrmann	The Saks Are Packed The retailer's strong sales trends are nothing to sneeze at, but Saks still has work to do to convince investors its high-end ambitions will translate into industry-leading profitability and cash flow growth.
The Motley Fool February 28, 2007 Ryan Fuhrmann	Riches to Rags at Nordstrom Nordstrom hit a bump in the road, but the path should be smooth overall for investors.
The Motley Fool May 11, 2004 Alyce Lomax	Better Days for May? Is May Department Stores lagging the retail revolution -- or is it poised to benefit from a more wary consumer?
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.
BusinessWeek May 28, 2007 Robert Berner	Is Federated As Flush As It Looks? A little digging into the numbers tells a very different post-merger story for Federated Department Stores.
The Motley Fool May 12, 2004 Seth Jayson	Firming Up at Federated Decent sales, decent comps, decent earnings. Maybe there is a bargain in retail.
The Motley Fool March 2, 2007 Ryan Fuhrmann	Kohl's Pursues Growth Kohl's is doing well, but so is the competition. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool April 1, 2005 Rich Duprey	Retailing's Shopping Spree Rumors of more mergers in the industry buoy J.C. Penney and Saks. Whether consolidating or going it alone, retailing is worth watching these days.
The Motley Fool February 4, 2004 Alyce Lomax	Federated Homes In Federated raises its earnings guidance and focuses on cost savings.
The Motley Fool September 21, 2005 Brian Gorman	Hey, Where's Marshall Field's? Federated's decision to change Marshall Field's stores to Macy's is a worthy trade-off.
The Motley Fool December 2, 2004 Phil Wohl	Mixed Bag for Neiman Marcus Upscale retailer reports strong first quarter results followed by weaken-than-expected November sales.
The Motley Fool January 20, 2005 Alyce Lomax	May Day, May Day A May/Federated rumor hits the rumor mills, propping up May's stock price.
The Motley Fool June 10, 2004 Nathan Slaughter	May to Marry Marshall The department store company will purchase Target's Marshall Field's for $3.2 billion.
The Motley Fool June 2, 2005 Timothy M. Otte	Neiman's Goes Out in Style Neiman Marcus' $5.1 billion price tag sheds light on other retail valuations.
The Motley Fool June 3, 2004 Alyce Lomax	Neiman's in Style It seems a bit of a case of "same story, different day." Neiman Marcus Group joins the many upscale department store retailers that reported much better profits than they could muster this time last year.
The Motley Fool January 26, 2006 Brian Gorman	Federated Deserves Patience Fiscal 2006 looks a bit messy, but the future holds lots of promise. Investors, this company is worth watching.
The Motley Fool September 8, 2004 Phil Wohl	Neiman Cashes In on Upscale The upscale retailer produces both double-digit sales growth and abundant cash flow.
The Motley Fool May 18, 2007 Jeremy MacNealy	Will "M" Be a Moneymaker for Federated? The department store operator prepares to shift gears after a lackluster quarter. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool September 14, 2004 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Macy's: What's in a Name? Federated goes crazy with the Macy's moniker, leaving renamed stores simply cannibalizing sales of established units and locals suddenly feeling disconnected.
The Motley Fool July 13, 2007 Lawrence Rothman	J.C. Penney Hits a Snag The department store retailer's same-store sales decline. This stock remains in the bargain bin. At a trailing P/E of less than 15, this sale may be too hard to pass up.
The Motley Fool August 14, 2007 Lawrence Rothman	An Early Gift, Saks Style Luxurious times abound for upscale retailer Saks Fifth Avenue. Same store sales for July crushed analysts' expectations. It's clear that the management decision to get rid of stores catering to middle-income consumers was correct.
The Motley Fool August 21, 2006 Ryan Fuhrmann	Nordstrom's Upscale Appeal Nordstrom is currently the leader in appealing to those fashionistas willing to pay top dollar to look good, a position that has paid off handsomely for shareholders over the past few years.
The Motley Fool December 22, 2005 Brian Gorman	A Basketful of Benefits for Federated A small Rwandan initiative could be a long-term win for the retailing company. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool May 17, 2011 Andrea Kalvesmaki	3 Reasons to Watch Macy's Now This retailer is rallying through increased sales and effective business strategies.
The Motley Fool February 16, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Nordstrom Marries New and Old The upscale retailer continues to rake in disposable income, and new technology should improve operations further.
The Motley Fool May 21, 2004 Alyce Lomax	Nordstrom's Not Nodding Off The luxury retailer reports some hyperactive earnings.
The Motley Fool May 18, 2004 Alyce Lomax	Saks Appeal The department store retailer provides some hot shopping.
The Motley Fool May 18, 2007 Ryan Fuhrmann	J.C. Penney Is a Shopping Fool Penney's has been performing well, and the best may be yet to come. Based on forward expectations, Penney's is trading at a reasonable 15 times earnings, which is among the lowest of the peer group.
The Motley Fool March 1, 2005 Alyce Lomax	A Requiem for a Department Store Will local emotions sour some of May's and Federated's initiatives? If it's customer loyalty that these two giants want, they might do well to recognize that while change is inevitable, a sacrifice of local history may not be the way to progress.
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.
BusinessWeek January 12, 2004	Retail: This Rising Tide Won't Lift All Boats Tax cuts will fuel sales in the first half of 2004, but their impact will fade. Sustained growth may postpone coming mergers and bankruptcies.
The Motley Fool May 18, 2004 Seth Jayson	Perky Days for J.C. Penney This cornerstone of the American mall is outrunning its rivals.
The Motley Fool November 16, 2004 Seth Jayson	Sad Saks The Alabama-based retailer posted a surprise loss today, blaming the late summer's Gulf Coast hurricanes, among other things.
The Motley Fool December 6, 2005 Rich Duprey	Sears Holdings On Hold Falling sales, a reliance on real estate deals, and tough competition doesn't make for a very promising outlook for the retailer.
The Motley Fool February 28, 2005 Seth Jayson	Big Gets Bigger; Street Yawns The Federated-May merger is as exciting as a corporate press release. There's value in retail stocks, but I don't see much of it in these two firms.
The Motley Fool March 7, 2007 Ryan Fuhrmann	Saks a La Mode: Fool by Numbers The luxury department store retailer released fourth-quarter and year-end results: Income Statement Highlights... Margin Checkup... Balance Sheet Highlights... Cash Flow Highlights...
The Motley Fool June 25, 2007 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	The Macy's Independence Day Parade Investors, if Macy's is for sale, make sure you don't get lost in the spectacle.
The Motley Fool September 17, 2007 Alyce Lomax	Ann Taylor Goes for Gold The retailer's latest strategy is to offer a new high-end fashion line that will feature apparel priced up to 40% higher than its regular merchandise.
The Motley Fool March 4, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Saks' Fate Hangs on Margins While this retailer owns valuable real estate, an operating turnaround will be the key to higher stock prices.
The Motley Fool March 6, 2008 Timothy M. Otte	Saks Sets the Pace The luxury retailer led the holiday pack, but a slowdown looms.