Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN)’s Fresh-Squeezed Plan to Crush Grocers
Earlier this week, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE:WMT) announced that it was freshening up its produce by procuring the lion's share of it directly from farmers.
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Whole Foods Market, Inc. (WFM): Five Reasons to Buy This Retailer
But I didn't see protesters.
How Many Grocery Stores Will Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Bankrupt?
Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) has been cited as a key factor behind the demise of companies that sell books (Borders) and electronics (Circuit City).
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT)’s Fresh-Produce Initiative: Who Loses?
On Monday Wal-Mart announced changes across its sourcing, training, and operations "that will ensure the quality and freshness of the fruits and vegetables that it offers customers...
Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY): Why a New CEO Is a New Opportunity to Profit
When a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) takes over, he or she usually wants to start off unencumbered by past management mistakes.
Whole Foods Market, Inc. (WFM), The Fresh Market Inc (TFM): Don’t Check Out of These Grocers
As more Americans get more health conscious, the trend toward buying organic, locally-sourced food is increasing. Even as the U.S.
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT) and Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) Are Like Apples and Oranges
Some question the employment practices at Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE:WMT) and tie them to the company's troubles.
The Fresh Market Inc (TFM), Whole Foods Market, Inc. (WFM): Is It Time to Invest in Specialty Grocers?
Earnings reports from last month revealed some interesting trends in the retail sector. Superstores such as Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
The Fresh Market Inc (TFM): Great Business, Premium Price
Similar to its larger, more well-known peer, The Fresh Market Inc (NASDAQ:TFM) has traded at lofty valuations, riding the wave of the organic-food boom of the past several years...
SUPERVALU INC. (SVU): Remind Me Again, Why Would Anyone Own This Stock?
The worst thing that can happen to a company is for consumers to sort of give up on them and say, "who cares." Unfortunately for SUPERVALU INC.
Whole Foods Market, Inc. (WFM), United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI): This Hidden Gem Is Supplying a Huge Growth Industry
Regular readers probably know I am a big fan of organic food companies, and I regularly use Whole Foods Market, Inc. (NASDAQ:WFM) as a proxy for organic retailing.
Hedge Funds Are Betting On Safeway Inc. (SWY)
At the moment, there are dozens of gauges investors can use to analyze Mr. Market. A couple of the most underrated are hedge fund and insider trading sentiment.
Is Safeway Inc. (SWY) a Value Trap?
Safeway Inc. (NYSE:SWY) is a relatively smal company with a market cap sitting at a hair under $6 billion.
Whole Foods Market, Inc. (WFM), United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI): This Unknown Stock Will Profit From the Natural-Foods Craze
Americans have realized the value of organic and natural foods, and they've rewarded well-known grocery giant Whole Foods Market, Inc. (NASDAQ:WFM) with huge share-price gains...
This Metric Says You Are Smart to Buy Whole Foods Market, Inc. (WFM)
Is Whole Foods Market, Inc. (NASDAQ:WFM) a splendid investment now? Investors who are in the know are taking a bullish view.
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT), H.J. Heinz Company (HNZ): Your Best Investments May Be on Your Grocery List
By opting for Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Don’t Touch Roundy’s Inc (RNDY), Please!
Roundy's Inc (NYSE:RNDY) operates grocery stores in the upper midwest under the names Pick 'n Save, Rainbow, Copps, Metro Mart, and Mariano's Fresh Market.
Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR): This Market Darling Is Starting to Slow Down
With the economy starting to improve, you might think Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ:DLTR)'s fortunes will reverse.
Why The Fresh Market Inc (TFM) Must Grow Faster
On Wednesday, The Fresh Market Inc (NASDAQ:TFM) will release its latest quarterly results.
Hedge Fund News: Dan Loeb, JANA Partners, Apple Inc. (AAPL)
Editor's Note: Related Tickers: SUPERVALU INC. (NYSE:SVU), Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ:SHLD), Big Lots, Inc.
Is Whole Foods Market, Inc. (WFM) A Buy Now?
With the US economy already growing, it might be the time to start looking at retailers.
Whole Foods Market, Inc. (WFM)’s Solid Second Quarter
Whole Foods Market, Inc. (NASDAQ:WFM), the largest player in the organic and natural food retail industry, owns and operates a chain of natural and organic foods supermarkets.
Whole Foods Market, Inc. (WFM): Did You See This Bullish Metric In Time?
Whole Foods Market, Inc. (NASDAQ:WFM) was in 32 hedge funds' portfolio at the end of December.
Whole Foods Market, Inc. (WFM): Here’s What You Need To Know
Is Whole Foods Market, Inc. (NASDAQ:WFM) an outstanding investment now? Hedge funds are turning bullish.
Is Growth at Whole Foods Market, Inc. (WFM) Worth the Price?
On Tuesday, Whole Foods Market, Inc. (NASDAQ:WFM) will release its latest quarterly results.
Whole Foods Market, Inc. (WFM), The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (HAIN): Eating Organic Is Profitable
I regularly purchase organic food and have made it a staple of my diet. Health consciousness has increased exponentially in Canada and the U.S.
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT), Safeway Inc. (SWY), And 3 Nice Retail Stocks To Keep An Eye On
While most people look at Dollar Stores when observing the retail sector, other store formats, like discounters and supermarkets, offer interesting investment prospects.
Dyax Corp. (DYAX), Mellanox Technologies, Ltd. (MLNX), Safeway Inc. (SWY) & Five of Last Week’s Biggest Losers
Let's start with Dyax Corp. (NASDAQ:DYAX). The small drugmaker shed more than a third of its value after posting disappointing quarterly results. Dyax Corp.
Losers News: Safeway Inc. (SWY), Exide Technologies (XIDE), CRA International, Inc. (CRAI)
Editor's Note: Related Tickers: Safeway Inc. (NYSE:SWY), Exide Technologies (NASDAQ:XIDE), CRA International, Inc.
The Kroger Co. (KR): This Grocer Could Continue To Outperform
The general thesis is that grocery stores have steady revenues and consistent profits because “people need to consume.” But, shares of The Kroger Co (NYSE:KR) have risen ...
Barnes & Noble, Inc. (BKS) Is Not Doomed
Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE:BKS) is well on its way to becoming profitable again, despite all the negative attention associated with Barnes & Noble, Inc.
Whole Foods Market, Inc. (WFM): Why I Finally Bought This Stock
Over the past two decades, organic grocer Whole Foods Market, Inc.
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT): Here’s The Real Threat to Inefficient Retailers
A recent article in Bloomberg Businessweek highlighted a problem that should be obvious to many: Cutting costs by laying off employees eventually starts to be counterproductive...
SUPERVALU INC. (SVU), and Five Simple Ways to Pay Less at the Pump
There may be an energy boom going on in the U.S., but prices at the pump haven't given Americans any relief lately.
Whole Foods Market, Inc. (WFM), Safeway Inc. (SWY): Is The Kroger Co. (KR) Going to Burn These Hedge Funds?
The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) was in 19 hedge funds' portfolio at the end of the fourth quarter of 2012.
Here is What Hedge Funds Think About Safeway Inc. (NYSE:SWY)
In today’s marketplace, there are many metrics shareholders can use to analyze their holdings. A pair of the most innovative are hedge fund and insider trading activity.
Whole Foods Market, Inc. (WFM), The Kroger Co. (KR): Browsing the Shelves for a Grocery Stock
Which grocery company is the most attractive to investors? Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Whole Foods Market, Inc. (WFM), The Kroger Co. (KR): This Grocery Store Is the Best Bet
The most commonly-used model is based on asset turnover.
The Kroger Co. (KR), Safeway Inc. (SWY): This Company Looks Interesting With Each Passing Day
In spite of various problems, such as weak demand and an uncertain environment, there were some surprises last quarter. There were some companies that did exceptionally well.
Can These Grocers Cope With a Changing Clientele? – Safeway Inc. (SWY), Harris Teeter Supermarkets Inc (HTSI)
A study shows that the United States' increasing population of millennials -- people born between the early 1980s and late 1990s will change the grocery industry.
Is Whole Foods Market, Inc. (WFM) Paycheck Now Half Paycheck? – Safeway Inc. (SWY), The Kroger Co. (KR)
A total pricing and promotional change is overtaking Whole Foods Market, Inc. (NASDAQ:WFM) that may mean higher value for customers but lower share prices for investors.
Google Inc (GOOG) Readies Its Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Prime Killer
In an all-out effort to keep shoppers dialed into the Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) ecosystem, the company has reportedly been readying a same-day shipping service aimed at directly...
The Kroger Co. (KR) Earnings: An Early Look – Safeway Inc. (SWY), Target Corporation (TGT)
Earnings season is winding down, with most companies already having reported their quarterly results. But there are still some companies left to report, and The Kroger Co.
Whole Foods Market, Inc. (WFM): Justifying the Premium
In the spirit of Kissinger's pragmatic paranoia, when a stock with enormous long-term potential endures a setback in the market, it's a good practice to dig into available data...
Is Whole Foods Market, Inc. (WFM) Worth A Short?
The highly popular organic foods company, Whole Foods Market, Inc. (NASDAQ:WFM), tumbled nearly 10% after posting quarterly results earlier this month.
Whole Foods Market, Inc. (WFM): Is This Stock a Buy After Earnings Miss?
A happy customer is a repeat customer, willing to pay a higher price for a superior experience. This is how Whole Foods Market, Inc. (NASDAQ:WFM) operates its business.
