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(COST) Retail Industry Stock Outlook – April 2012 – Industry Outlook
Right-sizing inventories and enhancing efficiencies through greater use of technology were the key agenda items on retailers’ to-do lists most of last year. Progress on those fronts has paved the way for the retailers to enter fiscal 2012 with a more optimistic outlook.
So...
(COST) Retail Industry Stock Outlook – April 2012 – Industry Outlook
Right-sizing inventories and enhancing efficiencies through greater use of technology were the key agenda items on retailers’ to-do lists most of last year. Progress on those fronts has paved the way for the retailers to enter fiscal 2012 with a more optimistic outlook.
So...
(GPS) Gap Expands to South Africa
Only a few days ago we reported about our balanced view on Gap Inc. (GPS) and thus reiterated our long-term Neutral recommendation on the premier international specialty retailer. Our prime focus in rendering...
(GPS) Gap Posts Solid American Same Store Comp Numbers
Gap Inc. (GPS) registered an increase of 4% in same-store sales for the four-week period ended February 25, 2012, breaking its stint of negative comps for seven straight months as warmer weather triggered...
(GPS) Gap Comparable Store Sales Fall – Guides Higher
One of the leading global specialty retailers, Gap Inc. (GPS), continues to record comparable store sales results in the red. Last January, Gap registered a decline of 4% in same-store sales for the four-week...
(AN) Stock Market News for January 5, 2012 – Market News
Major indices of the American stock markets closed flat on Wednesday after experiencing a strong rally on the first trading day of the Year. Euro zone worries were not strong enough for markets to move southwards. Retail stocks surged after Christmas sales figures increased...
(M) Holiday Retail Outlook & Review – Industry Outlook
Does the start of holiday sales suggest a break from the phase when US consumers were reeling under a series of macro-economic shocks? For now, the initial data released by National Retail Federation suggests that Santa has a bagful of gifts for the majority of retailers this...
(GOOG) Google Takes on Amazon With Same-Day Shipping Service
by Jeannette Di Louie, Investment...
(AEO) American Eagle Outfitters 2011 Third Quarter Earnings Preview
American Eagle Outfitters Inc. (AEO) is scheduled to report its third-quarter 2011 financial results before the opening bell on November 30, 2011. The current Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter is earnings...
(TGT) Amazon.com Will Win This Holiday Gift Season
With Thanksgiving drawing to a close and Black Friday shopping gathering steam, this is clearly a retail weekend. Brick-and-mortar outlets, such as Target Corp (TGT), BestBuy Inc (
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Limited Brands Inc. (LTD), a specialty retailer of women’s intimate and other apparel, beauty and personal care products, recently posted healthy sales results for the four-week period ended October 29,...
(JWN) Nordstrom’s October Same-Store Sales Comparisons Rise
Same-store sales at Nordstrom Inc. (JWN) grew by 5.4% for the four-week period ended October 29, 2011. Total retail sales in October 2011 climbed 13.3% to $749.0 million from $662.0 million for the four-week...
(GPS) Gap Analyst Assigns Neutral Recommendation
We maintain our Neutral recommendation on Gap Inc. (GPS). Gap is one of the leading players in the highly fragmented specialty retail sector offering a diverse range of clothing, accessories and personal care...
(AZO) U.S. Retail Sales Flat in August
Retail and food service sales were unchanged in August, below expectations of a 0.2% increase. July was revised down from an increase of 0.5% to an increase of 0.3%. Total retail sales are up 7.2% from a year ago.
This was a disappointing report, and shows the consumer...
(AZO) U.S. Consumer – Reports of the Consumer’s Death Are Greatly Exaggerated
Retail and Food Service Sales were up 0.5% in July, in line with expectations. June was revised up from an increase of 0.1% to an increase of 0.3%. Total retail sales are up 8.5% from a year ago. In other words, reports of the consumer’s death have been greatly exaggerated.
The...
(NRF) U.S. Retail Sales Industry Stock Outlook – August 2011 – Industry Outlook
A Glimpse at Fiscal 2010
Fiscal 2010 for retailers was a year of continuous process of streamlining and assimilating internal processes. With this priority in mind, retailers concentrated more on aligning inventories, improving efficiencies and spending...
(ICON) Iconix Brand Group Exceeds Earnings by a Penny
Iconix Brand Group Inc. (ICON) delivered its second quarter 2011 results with adjusted earnings of 45 cents a share, which soared 19.4% from 36 cents a share in the year-ago period, demonstrating steady organic...
(AZO) U.S. Retail Sales Rise Slightly in June
Retail and Food Service Sales were in line with expectations for June, coming in with an increase of 0.1%. Retail sales alone were up 0.2%. Total retail sales are up 8.5% from a year ago (8.1% including food service).
The Retail Sales report covers...
(LTD) Limited Brands Posts Impressive Sales Results
Limited Brands Inc. (LTD), a specialty retailer of women’s intimate and other apparel, beauty and personal care products recently posted impressive sales results for the five-week period ended July 02, 2011...
(GPS) Gap Coming to Egypt and Morocco
The Gap Inc. (GPS), as part of its expansion project in the $1.4 trillion global apparel market, has taken a maiden step to bring its brand to Africa. The company is expected to unveil the latest trend in...
(DE) Deere Fights to Preserve GPS For Agriculture Use
Deere & Company (DE), a member of the Coalition to Save Our GPS, released a report stating that a proposal under consideration by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will jeopardize the use...
(JWN) Nordstrom’s New Credit Facility
One of the leading fashion specialty retailers in the U.S., Nordstrom Inc. (JWN) has entered into a new five-year unsecured revolving credit agreement with a consortium of world’s leading investment...
(GPS) Gap Reiterated at Neutral
We maintain a long-term Neutral recommendation on Gap Inc. (GPS). Gap is one of the leading players in the highly fragmented specialty retail sector offering a diverse range of clothing, accessories and personal...
(JWN) Nordstrom Analyst Maintains Neutral on Shares
We maintain our long-term ‘Neutral’ recommendation on Nordstrom Inc. (JWN). Nordstrom is a leading fashion specialty retailer in the U.S., offering high quality apparel, shoes, cosmetics and accessories...
(PCE) Stock Market News for May 27, 2011 – Market News
Weak economic data failed to drag markets lower as investor sentiment was lifted by the technology and retail sectors. With initial claims surged and the economy expanding at just 1.8%, the employment situation remains a major area of concern amidst a sluggish economy. These...
(ACOR) Company News for May 23, 2011 – Corporate Summary
• Shares of Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) were guided lower after FrontPoint Partners LLC decided to close some of its hedge funds in which Morgan Stanley holds a minor stake by this month
• After a regulatory...
(APC) Stock Market News for May 23, 2011 – Market News
European debt concerns once again resurfaced to drag the markets lower on Friday. Disappointing earnings from retailers added to the bearish sentiment and washed out the gains of the previous two days. Following these developments, markets continued their run of weekly losses...
(SHLD) U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Fall
Weekly Jobless Claims dropped a bigger than expected 29 thousand to 409 thousand last week, reversing the negative trend in this key series that appeared to be taking hold in recent weeks. The 4-week average, which smooths out the series’ inherent week-to-week volatility,...
(COST) U.S. Jobless Claims Report Much Higher Than Anticipated
The market is getting nervous about the economic recovery. Concerns that the first quarter softness may carry into the second quarter and beyond have been weighing on stocks lately. Economists have generally maintained their GDP growth forecasts at this stage. But softish...
(AMRN) Company News for April 19, 2011 – Corporate Summary
• Amarin’s (NASDAQ:AMRN) share prices sky rocketed 95% after promising results from a new cholesterol drug led to speculation that the company could soon be a takeover target for Big Pharma
• Share prices...