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The Motley Fool
April 8, 2010
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Retail Stocks' Imminent Danger The retail rally's been too bubbly. Look out below!   |
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
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
January 7, 2010
Alyce Lomax |
Retail's Short-Lived Christmas Miracle Despite December's better-than-expected sales, pick your retail stocks wisely. |
The Motley Fool
June 3, 2010
Alyce Lomax |
Is Retail Doomed? May same-store sales data doesn't build confidence. |
The Motley Fool
December 2, 2010
Alyce Lomax |
Aeropostale Loses Its Air of Invincibility Is the former highflier grounded for good? |
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
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
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
November 10, 2011
Jacob Roche |
Europe Is Crushing This Retailer's Expansion Hopes International expansion is one of Abercrombie's key strategies, and it's failing. |
The Motley Fool
February 12, 2010
April Taylor |
Should You Buy This Teen Retailer? Will Aeropostale remain a teen fashion "do"? |
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
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
April 9, 2009
Alyce Lomax |
Retail March Madness March retail comps data shows some surprises and some consistency. |
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 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 7, 2005
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Falling for Cupid's Aero Retailer Aeropostale is stacking good comps on top of spectacular comps. |
The Motley Fool
January 4, 2007
David Meier |
The 2 Faces of Retailing The market loves surprises and hates disappointments. Hot Topic, bebe, and Limited Group are getting hammered today, and expectations seem to be the culprit. |
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
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 13, 2007
Mike Cianciolo |
Aeropostale's Still Soaring The teen clothing retailer raises guidance after impressive comps growth. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
August 24, 2009
Alyce Lomax |
Is Mall-Based Retail Dead? Aeropostale seems like the one stock in retail that actually looks hopeful. |
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
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
March 5, 2009
Alyce Lomax |
Hot Topic's on Fire, But for How Long? Same-store sales are way up, but can Hot Topic's stock stay hot? |
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
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
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 18, 2010
Alyce Lomax |
Today's Buy Opportunity: Aeropostale Get a back-to-school bargain stock with this teen retail pick. |
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
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
April 10, 2008
Alyce Lomax |
Retail Comps Cower in March Consumer-centric companies stumbled last month as shoppers pinched pennies. |
The Motley Fool
March 16, 2007
Mike Cianciolo |
Aeropostale Flying in Style The teen clothing retailer finishes the year on a tear. While there is no doubt Aeropostale will continue to grow through 2007, the stock is hardly on sale. |
The Motley Fool
December 6, 2007
Alyce Lomax |
Zumiez Is Going Fakie, Again Is negativity about the fashion retailer overdone? |
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
August 11, 2004
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Cutting Fitch Bait Abercrombie & Fitch is headed into the investing doghouse after it warned that it would miss its current quarter's profit targets. |
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 11, 2005
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Dueling Fools: Abercrombie & Fitch Bear Pull up a 10-year chart and you'll see that A&F, like way too many specialty retailers, has a way of zigging and zagging in and out favor. Investors need to understand this before making a decision. |
The Motley Fool
April 12, 2007
Alyce Lomax |
Hot Topic's Warm March March held good fortune for Hot Topic, but doubts remain. Investors, take note. |
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
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
August 6, 2004
Dave Marino-Nachison |
Abercrombie Stays in Style Back-to-school season and new fashions loom for apparel retailers such as Abercrombie. |
The Motley Fool
November 16, 2010
Sean Williams |
Three Retail Plays for the Holidays Teen shoppers are the key to success this Christmas. |
The Motley Fool
August 16, 2006
Alyce Lomax |
Abercrombie's Summertime Sizzle The teen retailer continues to convince investors that it's hot. Abercrombie's shares have shot up following the earnings report; on my last check they were up more than 10%. |
The Motley Fool
November 30, 2006
Jeremy MacNealy |
Thumbs Up for Aeropostale A more fashion-forward assortment fueled sales in the third quarter. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
June 1, 2010
Rich Smith |
Hey! Where'd All the Money Go? Consumer spending shot up in March, but personal income failed to keep pace, suggesting that the irresistible force of American consumerism was about to hit the immovable object of an empty wallet. |
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
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
May 22, 2009
Alyce Lomax |
In Search of Retail Outliers Buckle and Aeropostale are two retailers that are really doing something right, given their stellar results, and that makes them great stock ideas for investors. |
The Motley Fool
July 11, 2006
Alyce Lomax |
Abercrombie's June Swoon Should investors forgive Abercrombie's June comps? |
