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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
March 7, 2008
Alyce Lomax |
Retail's Frosty February Last month wasn't too bad. The months ahead? Fasten your seat belts. |
The Motley Fool
December 3, 2009
Alyce Lomax |
News Flash: Retail Stinks! One more reason to worry about retail holiday cheer. |
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
January 8, 2009
Alyce Lomax |
Digging Through Retail's Rubble Many retailers, including Wal-Mart, came up empty-handed during the holidays. |
The Motley Fool
August 5, 2010
Alyce Lomax |
No July Fireworks for Retail Stocks Take a deep breath before doing anything rash with retail stocks. |
The Motley Fool
April 10, 2008
Alyce Lomax |
Retail Comps Cower in March Consumer-centric companies stumbled last month as shoppers pinched pennies. |
The Motley Fool
October 5, 2006
Alyce Lomax |
September's Teen Scene Given this year's rather dicey view on retail investing, September's same-store sales data among teen-focused retailers gave investors plenty of food for thought. |
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
February 7, 2008
Alyce Lomax |
Retailers' Jumpy January Savvy investors can find retail bargains, but not everything's on sale. |
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
April 8, 2010
Alyce Lomax |
Retail Stocks' Imminent Danger The retail rally's been too bubbly. Look out below! |
The Motley Fool
November 5, 2009
Alyce Lomax |
Return of the Living Dead Retailers? Investors should be wary of October sales data. Now more than ever, it's crucial to invest in retailers with strong brands, solid balance sheets, and plenty of competitive advantage. |
The Motley Fool
May 25, 2007
Mike Cianciolo |
Aeropostale Trending Higher The retailer raises guidance after an impressive first quarter. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
February 5, 2009
Alyce Lomax |
A Dramatic January for Retail It shouldn't surprise anyone that January same-store sales data was dramatically bad for many retailers. Let's take a look -- there are some big losers, but surprisingly some big winners, too. |
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
October 11, 2007
Alyce Lomax |
Wal-Mart's Better Than Target?!? Target's same-store sales in September rose a mere 1.2%, compared to an impressive 6.7% comps increase this time last year. |
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
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
August 6, 2009
Alyce Lomax |
When Will Retail Finally Turn? Consumers are frightened -- and most July sales data is frightful. |
The Motley Fool
February 4, 2010
Alyce Lomax |
Don't Bank on a Retail Rebound Yet January sales data may distort the true state of retail's health. |
The Motley Fool
April 10, 2008
Rich Duprey |
Don't Pack It In on PacSun The teen retailer's March comps are not as bad as they seem. |
The Motley Fool
November 2, 2006
Alyce Lomax |
Gap: In Bad Company Despite frumpy news month after month, Gap's share price has increased about 14% over the last year, even including today's decline. |
The Motley Fool
January 2, 2007
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Play It Again, Sam Walton Despite a disappointing November that found comps sliding by 0.1%, the world's largest retailer bounced back during the critical holiday shopping season, posting a 1.6% uptick in same-store sales for the month of December. |
The Motley Fool
June 5, 2008
Alyce Lomax |
In Retail, It's a Buyer's Market Giving shoppers what they want is easier for some retailers than others. |
The Motley Fool
August 14, 2007
Lawrence Rothman |
Nordstrom Knows Quality Luxury retailer Nordstrom serves up an attractive price. July comps show an impressive jump up, share prices have dropped down; is this an opportunity to pick up some stock on sale? |
The Motley Fool
August 31, 2006
Alyce Lomax |
Gap: Same Old, Same Old Same-Store Sales When it comes to August comps, Gap reports more of the same. The much-discussed -- and apparently, still highly anticipated -- turnaround is still nowhere to be seen. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
April 10, 2006
Mike Cianciolo |
The Big-Box Big Dog Costco's comps are head and shoulders above the competition. However, wise investors know there are a plethora of other measures that must be taken into account before making a purchase. |
The Motley Fool
April 7, 2011
Alyce Lomax |
March Madness Rules Retail Stocks Last month's sales figures buoy some of retail's leakiest boats. |
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
July 12, 2007
Mike Cianciolo |
Leveling Off at Aeropostale The retailer posts modest gains in total sales and comps. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
April 9, 2009
Alyce Lomax |
Retail March Madness March retail comps data shows some surprises and some consistency. |
The Motley Fool
January 10, 2008
Alyce Lomax |
Digging Those Discounters The big three names in discount retailers, Wal-Mart, Target, and Costco, all look like a good bet in a slowing economy. |
The Motley Fool
November 16, 2011
Alyce Lomax |
Wal-Mart Just Can't Win U.S. sales improved, but deep discounts deteriorated profit. |
The Motley Fool
August 10, 2007
Alyce Lomax |
Gap: Hope Springs Eternal Investors haven't given up on Gap, but maybe they should. The company is far from proving that it can revitalize its brands and find itself again. July comps dropped 7%, mostly dragged down by poor performance at its Old navy Unit. |
The Motley Fool
September 3, 2009
Alyce Lomax |
Can Anything Save These Retailers Now? Retail's August report card: Lots of Fs, a few Ds, and a pair of welcome As. |
The Motley Fool
April 13, 2007
Mike Cianciolo |
Aeropostale's Still Soaring The teen clothing retailer raises guidance after impressive comps growth. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
July 9, 2009
Alyce Lomax |
Soggy Comps From a Gloomy June Should retail investors keep a tight grip on their umbrellas, or do sunnier skies lie ahead? Let's take a look at a few retailers' June numbers. |
The Motley Fool
August 13, 2007
Steven Mallas |
How Hot Was July for J.C. Penney? J.C. Penney posts an impressive comps number in July, but it doesn't tell the whole tale. With the stock looking inexpensive, and with management recently hiking the dividend, investors might want to put this one on the watch list. |
InternetNews
December 22, 2008
Kenneth Corbin |
Online Shoppers Have Fewer Last Minutes With fewer days from Thanksgiving to Christmas, shortened holiday season sees total spending down from last year despite last-minute shopping surge. |
The Motley Fool
December 1, 2011
Sean Williams |
Teen Retailer Earnings Roundup Three teen retailers offer markedly different guidance. |
The Motley Fool
January 11, 2008
Ron Vlieger |
PacSun: A Totally Killer Comeback? Same-store sales fall at the teen surf and skate retailer, but there might be light at the end of the half-pipe. |
The Motley Fool
January 28, 2008
Alyce Lomax |
McDonald's on Sale? One month's flat sales at the fast-food chain lead to a potential sale on McDonald's stock. |
The Motley Fool
August 24, 2007
Mike Cianciolo |
Aeropostale Flying Lower After a record-setting quarter, the apparel retailer expects momentum to slow. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
October 11, 2007
Kristin Graham |
Wal-Mart Saves Money and the Market Wal-Mart's increased guidance was cause for relief on Wall Street; causing all retail stocks to trade up. |
The Motley Fool
April 12, 2007
Mike Cianciolo |
The Easter Bunny Boosts Wal-Mart The retailer posted a surprise gain in same-store sales for March. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
July 13, 2010
David Meier |
Long or Short: U.S. Retailers? Why not choose both? |
The Motley Fool
June 4, 2009
Alyce Lomax |
The Storm's Not Over for Retail May same-store sales data for retailers is out today, and despite the month's reputation for flowers and pleasant weather, the numbers looked anything but rosy. Take a look at some of the highlights. |
The Motley Fool
August 10, 2007
Mike Cianciolo |
The Eagle's Crash Landing Only one month after reporting soaring sales and increasing guidance, teen retailer American Eagle posted a drop in July comps below even the lowest estimates. Investors responded by dumping the stock. |
The Motley Fool
June 3, 2010
Alyce Lomax |
Is Retail Doomed? May same-store sales data doesn't build confidence. |
