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The Motley Fool
September 6, 2007
Lawrence A. Rothman |
Nordstrom: Still in the Lap of Luxury The high-end retailer continues to perform better than its lower-end peers. With a trailing P/E of 17, investors would be well advised to jump on the bandwagon before everyone else realizes this is a chance to get luxury at a bargain.   |
The Motley Fool
March 9, 2007
Timothy M. Otte |
Give Nordstrom a Nod Strong February comp sales at the upscale retailer start the year off on a solid footing. Investors, take note. |
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 20, 2004
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
What's Mortsdron Backward? Retailer Nordstrom keeps improving its operations. It's refreshing to see a retailer taking it slow while it's doing it right at the store level. |
The Motley Fool
August 17, 2007
Ryan Fuhrmann |
Nordstrom Contends for the Upper Crust Nordstrom continues to prove it is a leader in its class after reporting another solid quarter. Pampering its shoppers has had appealing consequences for its investors. |
The Motley Fool
May 21, 2004
Alyce Lomax |
Nordstrom's Not Nodding Off The luxury retailer reports some hyperactive earnings. |
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
February 25, 2010
Tom Winner |
Nordstrom's Big Quarter Isn't Enough High-end department store chain Nordstrom announced fourth-quarter results this week that, at first glance, look fantastic. But take another look. |
The Motley Fool
May 13, 2011
Sean Williams |
Nordstrom Sizzles ... Then Fizzles Rising commodity prices may present a problem. Does Nordstrom have the right solution? |
The Motley Fool
December 7, 2007
Alyce Lomax |
Retail's Wintry Mix Can retailers do well this holiday season, with so many concerns weighing on consumers? |
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
August 15, 2007
Ryan Fuhrmann |
Foolish Forecast: Nordstrom Knows How to Sell High-end retailers have not been affected by the recent slump. Just the opposite. Nordstrom is getting stronger, with annual sales growth recently hitting double digits. |
The Motley Fool
January 3, 2008
Alyce Lomax |
Panera's Still Unpalatable Although the cafe company reported an impressive increase in total sales for the fourth quarter, measly same-store sales increases gave investors little reason for optimism. |
The Motley Fool
May 5, 2011
Gary Cassady |
Retailers Blow Sales Estimates Out of the Water Companies point to several factors in pulling off a successful month. |
The Motley Fool
November 21, 2006
Ryan Fuhrmann |
Couture Pays at Nordstrom Nordstrom continues to fire on all cylinders, with no apparent end in sight. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
April 7, 2005
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Falling for Cupid's Aero Retailer Aeropostale is stacking good comps on top of spectacular comps. |
The Motley Fool
November 21, 2007
Tim Beyers |
Nordstrom Marked Down The luxury retailer best known for its unlimited return policy and personal service reported earnings that easily exceeded the Street's estimates and its own reduced third-quarter guidance. |
The Motley Fool
August 22, 2007
Rich Smith |
Nordstrom Doubles Down Fresh from completing its last buyback of $1 billion worth of shares, the retailer announced that it's digging into its purse for another $1.5 billion worth of spare change with which to finance a shopping spree on its own shares. |
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
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
December 3, 2009
Alyce Lomax |
News Flash: Retail Stinks! One more reason to worry about retail holiday cheer. |
The Motley Fool
April 10, 2007
Alyce Lomax |
A Logic Gap A jump in Gap's stock is a good reminder of why long-term investors should be patient. |
The Motley Fool
March 3, 2004
Dave Marino-Nachison |
Pacific Sunwear Catches a Break The apparel retailer's earnings report reveals some impressive numbers. |
The Motley Fool
February 5, 2004
Dave Marino-Nachison |
Aeropostale Flying High The teen apparel retailer managed a same-store sales gain of nearly 18% in January. |
The Motley Fool
December 18, 2006
Alyce Lomax |
Naughty: Retailers Illogical share-price volatility gave retail companies what seems like a perfectly logical excuse not report comps, and I can't say that in the long run, any of this is good for investors. |
The Motley Fool
May 16, 2007
Ryan Fuhrmann |
Foolish Forecast: Nordstrom's High-End Ambitions The high-end department store operator is set to report its first-quarter earnings. Investors, here is an overview of what to expect. |
The Motley Fool
August 3, 2010
Alyce Lomax |
Keep the Faith in Coach You shouldn't fear this luxury stock. |
The Motley Fool
November 6, 2009
Selena Maranjian |
This Is Why Same-Store Sales Numbers Matter You'll find them everywhere that retail sales numbers are reported: "same-store sales." You might not think too much about the term, but it's important to understand what it's telling you. |
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. |
The Motley Fool
June 3, 2010
Alyce Lomax |
Is Retail Doomed? May same-store sales data doesn't build confidence. |
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
March 7, 2005
Dave Marino-Nachison |
As the Inventory Turns Gottschalks' fourth quarter sales dropped, but the retailer's management remains focused on meeting financial goals. |
The Motley Fool
August 25, 2006 |
Foolish Fundamentals: Same-Store Sales Every month, retailers announce their sales and comps growth. Comps, which refer to comparable same-store sales, can help investors gauge the strength of a company's brand. |
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
September 1, 2009
Rob Plaza |
Time to Shop at Tiffany? The company remains focused on keeping its brand strong and being positioned to take advantage when the economy shows real growth. |
The Motley Fool
September 6, 2007
Lawrence A. Rothman |
Slow and Steady at J.C. Penney A calendar glitch made the back-to-school season look worse than it really was. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
August 17, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
Nordstrom Stays Classy So long as this high-end retailer still has the opportunity to dig deeper into the wallets of the affluent and buoy margins with improved back-office systems, there will be a bit of a luster to this stock. |
The Motley Fool
February 8, 2007
Alyce Lomax |
Gap Thaws in January One good month of comps doesn't guarantee happy times ahead. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
October 6, 2005
W.D. Crotty |
Gymboree's Financial Gymnastics The children's clothier beats analyst expectations for same-store sales, but that doesn't mean this stock is a bargain. |
The Motley Fool
April 28, 2006 |
Foolish Fundamentals: Same-Store Sales Every month, retailers announce their sales and comps growth. Comps are a useful gauge for investors to measure how well a company is increasing store revenues. |
The Motley Fool
July 8, 2004
Alyce Lomax |
J.C. Penney Rules June J.C. Penney succeeds in a month when many lower-priced retailers did not. |
The Motley Fool
June 2, 2005
Nathan Parmelee |
Getting Beyond Comps Starbucks delivered yet another quarter of solid same-store sales growth. All this impressive performance comes at a price. I can't say I'd recommend buying shares at today's prices, but it's not like these shares go on sale often. |
The Motley Fool
November 5, 2004
Mike Cianciolo |
Retailers Rebound Most retailers post impressive sales figures for October. |
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
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
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
July 13, 2010
David Meier |
Long or Short: U.S. Retailers? Why not choose both? |
The Motley Fool
February 3, 2005
Dave Marino-Nachison |
The Flap at American Eagle American Eagle is making the casual apparel business look easy. Q1 earnings per share are seen at between $0.43 and $0.45, up from $0.36 in 2004. |
The Motley Fool
September 6, 2007
Alyce Lomax |
Zumiez Skates Through August The board-sports retailer enjoys the back-to-school season. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
February 20, 2004
Tim Beyers |
Wal-Mart vs. Nordstrom The two retail giants go toe-to-toe in a title fight. Who will be the champion? |
