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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 November 3, 2005 Alyce Lomax	Early to Ann's Party After upbeat October same-store sales reports, the love for this retailer is catching on with investors.
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 August 27, 2007 Alyce Lomax	Ann Taylor's Frayed Hemline Investors may want to shop someplace other than Ann Taylor if they are looking for inexpensive retail stocks. The woman's clothing chain reported Q2 income down, same store sales down, and free cash decreased alarmingly.
The Motley Fool March 10, 2004 Alyce Lomax	Ann Taylor Loosens Up With shoppers shopping again, Ann Taylor makes some new plans.
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The Motley Fool November 20, 2006	Ann Taylored to Perfection: Fool by Numbers The clothing retailer released third-quarter 2006 earnings: Income Statement Highlights... Margin Checkup... Balance Sheet Highlights... Cash Flow Highlights...
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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 May 22, 2006 Ryan Fuhrmann	Ann Taylor's Lofty Quarter The women's retailer has been on a hot streak of late, but it's still subject to the fickleness of fashion. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool May 24, 2007 Jeremy MacNealy	Ann Taylor's LOFT Baffles The women's apparel retailer continues to struggle with LOFT's merchandise assortment. Until substantial improvements are made, investors should look elsewhere.
The Motley Fool December 20, 2004 Alyce Lomax	Ann's Wardrobe Malfunction This retailer's still trying to loosen up. Some investors may want to take the chance that Ann Taylor can fix what ails its original retail concept, especially given a rather sour outlook focused on many retailers at the moment. But it's a gamble.
The Motley Fool June 3, 2004 Alyce Lomax	May's Compulsive Shopping May was a good month for many specialty retailers, and it's apparent that clothing -- in particular women's apparel -- was flying off the racks.
The Motley Fool November 15, 2004 Alyce Lomax	Raggedy Ann? Ann Taylor's namesake retail division continues to be a drag on the business. One might think more proof is in order before jumping into this stock.
The Motley Fool November 20, 2006 Seth Jayson	Ann Goes Tumbling Shares of Ann Taylor drop on a recent earnings report. Have they fallen far enough for investors to purchase shares?
The Motley Fool March 18, 2005 Dave Marino-Nachison	Ann Taylor's Wardrobe Shuffle The women's clothier turns to its new president to take the CEO's job. Investors in the know have a habit of following managers whose work they like.
The Motley Fool November 21, 2005 Shannon Zimmerman	Ann Taylor's Upscale Earnings Clothing retailer rings up profits. But is it too rich for investors?
The Motley Fool August 28, 2006 Jeremy MacNealy	Folly Volley: Ann Taylor The apparel retailer seems to be in a full-fledged turnaround mode, as positive momentum has definitely shifted in its favor. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool May 17, 2006 Rich Smith	Foolish Forecast: Children's Place Kids' clothing retailer Children's Place reports first-quarter 2006 numbers tomorrow. Investors, will it be buy, sell or waffle? Here's what analysts say.
The Motley Fool July 27, 2005 Jeremy MacNealy	Cache's Seam-Splitting Growth New results from the women's retailer suggest the company has more wrinkles to iron out. Investors, take note.
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 July 13, 2007 Lawrence Rothman	A June Swoon at Ann Taylor The retailer's same-store sales plummet. Investors may wish to shop elsewhere.
The Motley Fool February 25, 2008 Rich Smith	Foolish Forecast: Sales Slip at Limited Brands In advance of the fashion retailer's earnings, analysts expect to see a drop in both sales and profits.
The Motley Fool August 19, 2009 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Throw This Stock Away What gets tossed out this week? Come on down, Ann Taylor
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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 November 17, 2005 Rich Smith	Foolish Forecast: Ann Taylor's Spending Habit Analysts are projecting that the third-quarter will see a near doubling of the company's year-ago profit numbers, resulting in earnings per share of $0.36 on a 14% rise in sales.
The Motley Fool March 3, 2005 Dave Marino-Nachison	How Chic Is Chico's? The retailer's still growing, but its slowing February comps are tough to ignore. Investors thinking about buying in should watch carefully.
The Motley Fool January 4, 2007 Rich Duprey	Spring Is in the Air at American Eagle Same-store sales surpass expectations as a spring clothing line takes center stage. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool December 12, 2006 Rich Smith	Foolish Forecast: Waiting at Pier 1 The home furnisher is gearing up to report yet another quarter's worth of bad news. Investors, do you want to know what Wall Street expect to see for the retailer's third-quarter 2006? Do you want to know what really matters?
The Motley Fool July 7, 2005 W.D. Crotty	Women's Retail Stocks Are Hot Ann Taylor and Chico's are leading percentage gainers in today's market.
The Motley Fool November 22, 2006 Alyce Lomax	Coldwater Creek's Cold Shower Is the clothing retailer's stock finally cooling down?
The Motley Fool November 14, 2006 Rich Duprey	Foolish Forecast: Casual Male Relaxes The men's clothing retailer is set to report third-quarter 2006 results. Investors, do you want to know what Wall Street expects to see? Do you want to know what really matters?
The Motley Fool November 6, 2006 Rich Duprey	Foolish Forecast: Big Five Sporting Goods The sporting goods retailer is all set to report third-quarter 2006 earnings. Investors, do you want to know what Wall Street expects to see? Do you want to know what really matters?
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 November 30, 2005 Mike Cianciolo	Gymboree Bounces Back The children's clothing retailer reports strong comps on top of soaring earnings and increased its guidance for its fiscal fourth quarter to a range of $0.40 to $0.42 per share.
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The Motley Fool August 13, 2007 Nathan Parmelee	Quick Take: More Change at Ann Taylor Ann Taylor names a leader for its new division focused on mature women. Barring a complete collapse in the share price, wise investors should remain on the sidelines until improvements are forthcoming.
The Motley Fool May 6, 2005 Seth Jayson	Stupid Chico's? Silly Fool. Yesterday, Chico's reported sales results for April, and they were, as usual, amazing. Overall sales increased more than 31%, reaching $114.7 million. Same-store sales were up an incredible 15.5%. That means total first-quarter sales were up 27.4%, and comps rose 10.8%.
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 August 13, 2007 Lawrence Rothman	Ann Taylor's Frumpy Comps Falling same-store sales and more markdowns -- something needs to give. If the company doesn't shape up, the only bargain that stock-pickers can hope for will be those on the store shelves.
The Motley Fool June 21, 2006 Rich Smith	Foolish Forecast: Flexing Family Dollar The deep discount retailer reports its fiscal third-quarter 2006 earnings tomorrow morning. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool September 26, 2005 Seth Jayson	No Help From the Hurricane Chico's fell last year when a hurricane did little. This year it soars despite a lot of storm suffering. Should you pay twice what competing retailers cost -- from, say an oversimplified, P/E perspective?
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