Macy's, Inc. (NYSE:M) could serve as a case study for all of the ‘dos’ any retailer should follow.
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June 6 - News
As the global economy has struggled over the past few years, there was one demographic that still did well--the rich.
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June 5 - News
In Washington Irving's story "Rip Van Winkle," the titular character wanders off into the woods, gets drunk, and wakes up 20 years down the line.
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June 5 - News
Macy's, Inc. (NYSE:M) has recently announced its 1Q13 results, and it has reported 20% growth in profits. It is following some key strategies for growth, such as MOM.
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June 4 - News
Over the last few years, companies that traditionally targeted the 1% have branched out. It makes a lot of sense, since the 1% is, by definition, a small group.
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June 4 - News
The first quarter earnings season for retail has certainly been a bit of a mixed bag. Two of the largest retailers in the US, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
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June 3 - News
To most traders, hedge funds are seen as unimportant, old investment tools of years past.
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May 31 - News
While the e-commerce revolution is disrupting many traditional brick-and-mortar retailers, there are still some "physical" retailers that continue to show solid growth.
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May 30 - News
The retail sector has been one of the hardest to call in recent years. The bifurcation in prospects between the haves and have-nots in the U.S.
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May 28 - News
Can't say I didn't warn you about Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE:ANF) with its PR nuclear meltdown thanks to CEO Michael Jeffries.
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May 28 - News
Gross margin and inventory turnover both help show how well a department store's doing, but each metric has weaknesses when used alone.
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May 28 - News
Michael Kors Holdings Ltd (NYSE:KORS) was in 49 hedge funds' portfolio at the end of the first quarter of 2013.
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May 24 - News
For the quarter, J.C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) posted a staggering net loss of $348 million, or $1.58 per share.
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May 23 - News
After consumer confidence and retail sales rebounded in April, Wall Street has turned bullish on U.S. retail stocks.
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May 22 - News
The 200-year-old retailer's stock is up 25% over the last three months, trouncing the market by 15 percentage points.
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May 21 - News
On Tuesday, The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TJX) will release its latest quarterly results.
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May 20 - News
Continuing to move along from strength to strength, Macy's, Inc. (NYSE:M) turned in a solid quarter, beating analyst expectations.
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May 16 - News
Tomorrow, Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE:JWN) will announce its first-quarter results. The company's stock has risen 20% over the past 12 months, just outpacing the S&P 500.
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May 15 - News
In the department store and apparel sector, a few companies lead the bunch. These are usually retailers that target upscale clienteles. J.C. Penney Company, Inc.
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May 10 - News
When Ron Johnson attempted to re-brand J.C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) by making it trendy, he effectively alienated its core customers.
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April 30 - News
Macy's, Inc. (NYSE:M) has bounced back strongly from the Great Recession, with the share price rising more than sevenfold since bottoming below $6 in late 2008.
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April 22 - News
Pier 1 Imports Inc (NYSE:PIR) delivered yet another strong quarter of results that highlighted its status as one of the ‘go to’ plays for a housing recovery in the States.
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April 18 - News
I'll admit that when it comes to Sears Holdings Corp (NASDAQ:SHLD) , I'm not a big fan of the company. I see its death spiral as a slow, painful one for investors.
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April 14 - News
Last year, I introduced a weekly series called "CEO Gaffe of the Week." Having come across more than a handful of questionable executive decisions when compiling my list of the...
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April 12 - News
Everyone loves a bargain, and in the world of retail, Macy's, Inc. (NYSE:M) is one of the best bargains out there.
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April 10 - News
In all fairness, I suppose you can't blame them for being antsy; J.C. Penney Company, Inc.
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April 9 - News
Editor's Note: Related tickers: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE:WMT), Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT), Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE:JWN), Hasbro, Inc.
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April 9 - News
Long-term investors know two important things: Dividends are excellent and good companies are built to last.
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April 9 - News
For those of you not in the know, Pinterest is the up-and-coming social network where you interact by sharing pictures of desks that you'd like to build or workout routines that...
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April 3 - News
Maybe you saw the "Mr. Selfridge" premiere on PBS about the man and the store.
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April 2 - News
As America shifts to a mobile environment, and the convenience of online shopping becomes evident to all, the opportunity to invest in this ever growing market should not ...
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April 1 - News
While reviewing Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROST)'s recent results I had an eerie sense of déjà vu.
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March 28 - News
Stores across the country are ditching the old-fashioned, clunky machines and having salespeople -- and even shoppers themselves -- ring up sales on smartphones and tablet computers...
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March 22 - News
Discount retailer Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) has made a name for itself by collaborating with some of fashion's most admired designers. However, it hasn't been easy.
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March 22 - News
Billionaire Steve Cohen and his hedge fund, SAC Capital, has increased their stake in Ann Inc (NYSE:ANN) over four fold earlier this month.
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March 18 - Hedge Funds
What's better than a one-word summary? Nothing.
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March 18 - News
So here it is - my final three American companies (in no particular order).
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March 12 - News
Recently, departmental stores have been in focus as they released their earnings, with most of the companies topping analyst expectations.
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March 12 - News
Michael Kors, a fashion designer is planning to sell 3 million shares of his holdings in his namesake stock Michael Kors Holdings Ltd (NYSE:KORS) as part of a secondary offering...
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March 5 - News
On the surface, Dillard's, Inc. (NYSE:DDS) seems like an attractive value stock.
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March 5 - News
High and low end retail stocks, Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE:JWN) and Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ:DLTR) are rising on good news while middle market retailer J.C.
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March 5 - News
If there is a word to sum up The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TJX)’s approach to guidance it would be conservative.
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March 4 - News
When CEO Ron Johnson took over the top post at troubled retailer J.C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) a year ago, he told the audience, “All it takes is courage.
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March 4 - News
Over the past year, The Gap Inc. (NYSE:GPS) has undertaken a massive turnaround. From the beginning of 2005 to the start of 2012, Gap's stock had dropped 13%.
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February 27 - News
High-end apparel has been a mixed bag for investors so far this year. While Michael Kors Holdings Ltd (NYSE:KORS) has done well, Coach, Inc.
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February 25 - News
U.S. retail same-store sales exceeded expectations in January, led by Macy's, Inc. (NYSE:M), Kohl’s Corporation (NYSE:KSS), and Nordstrom, Inc.
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February 25 - News
Investors continue to pay a high premium for Lululemon Athletica Inc.
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February 23 - News
A SWOT analysis is a look at a company’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, and is a tremendous way to gain a detailed and thorough perspective on a company ...
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February 22 - News
The department store industry has been gaining a lot of attention recently. With all of J.C. Penney Company, Inc.
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February 22 - News
The advent of the internet, which facilitated the rise of ecommerce, was one of the most significant moments in the evolution of the retail industry along with Sam Walton starting...
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February 22 - News