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		<title>(M) Hot Christmas Deals Can Eat Margins</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/12/28/m-hot-christmas-deals-can-eat-margins/89255</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2011 12:25:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Department Stores]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[It’s raining discounts at stores as retailers take their final lap before Christmas. Shoppers are offered discounts of 40%, 50% or even 60%. Further, buy one get one free comes as extra toppings. Apart from money offs, flexibility in shopping through smartphones and tablets, free shipping and 24-hour shopping facility from retailers like Macy’s Inc. (M) and Toys “R” Us are like icing on the cake. Moreover, Target Corporation (TGT), the operator of general merchandise and food discount stores in the United States, went one step ahead with the announcement of up to 50% discount on clothing and home decors after Christmas. Hence, the question that crop in our mind is that ‘Is everything fine with the retailers or are they offering discounts at the cost of margins?&#8217; We believe ]]></description>
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		<title>(M) Holiday Retail Outlook &amp; Review &#8211; Industry Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/12/11/m-holiday-retail-outlook-review-industry-outlook/88372</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Dec 2011 20:42:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 holiday season. Early reports hinted that the retailers have won over prolonged macro-economic uncertainty. Shoppers shrugged off their economic woes to mark record holiday weekend sales of $52.4 billion. Supporting the view, data released by the Conference Board reveals that Consumer Confidence Index increased to 56.0 in November from 40.9 in October (its highest level since July, when the index reached 59.2). Further, data from the Commerce Department noted consumer spending to have recorded its fastest growth in third quarter 2011. The quarter ]]></description>
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		<title>(ZUMZ) Zumiez 2011 Third Quarter Earnings Preview</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/12/01/zumz-zumiez-2011-third-quarter-earnings-preview/87850</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:55:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Abercrombie & Fitch Company]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Aeropostale Inc.]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dick's Sporting Goods Inc.]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Zumiez Inc. (ZUMZ) is scheduled to report third-quarter 2011 financial results on December 1, 2011. The current Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter is earnings of 41 cents a share. Second-Quarter 2011, Summary Zumiez reported second-quarter earnings of 8 cents a share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 5 cents a share. The company also outpaced earnings of 2 cents a share posted in the second quarter of fiscal 2010. Net sales in the reported quarter increased 14.9% year over year to $112.2 million from $97.7 million a year ago. Comparable store sales rose 7.5% in the quarter compared with an increase of 9.3% in second-quarter 2010. Total revenue missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $152 million. Management Guidance For the third quarter of 2011, management expects comparable store sales ]]></description>
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		<title>(ZUMZ) Zumiez Second Quarter 2011 Earnings Scorecard</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/09/15/zumz-zumiez-second-quarter-2011-earnings-scorecard/82740</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 17:54:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Recently, specialty retailer Zumiez Inc. (ZUMZ) announced its financial results for the second-quarter of 2011. Street analysts had nearly a week to ponder on the news. In the subsequent paragraphs, we cover the recent earnings announcement, analysts&#8217; estimate revisions as well as the Zacks Rank and long-term recommendation on the stock. Earnings Review Zumiez posted earnings of 8 cents a share for second-quarter 2011, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 5 cents a share. The company also outpaced earnings of 2 cents a share posted in the second quarter of fiscal 2010. Net income from operations was $2.6 million compared with $1.9 million in the prior-year quarter. Net sales in the reported quarter increased 14.9% year over year to $112.2 million from $97.7 million a year ago. Comparable-store sales rose ]]></description>
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		<title>(ZUMZ) Zumiez Second Quarter Earnings Preview</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/09/01/zumz-zumiez-second-quarter-earnings-preview/82244</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2011 17:27:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Zumiez, Inc. (ZUMZ) is scheduled to report second-quarter 2011 financial results on August 31, 2011. The current Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter is earnings of 5 cents a share. First-Quarter 2011, Summary Zumiez reported first-quarter earnings of 6 cents a share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 2 cents a share. The company also turned around from a loss of 3 cents a share posted in the first quarter of fiscal 2010. Net income from operations was $1.9 million compared with a loss of $0.7 million in the prior-year quarter. Net sales in the reported quarter increased 18.8% year over year to $105.9 million from $89.1 million a year ago. Comparable store sales rose 12.6% in the quarter compared with an increase of 9.1% in first-quarter 2010. Total revenue ]]></description>
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		<title>(ZUMZ) Zumiez Thrives and Reverses Loss</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/10/zumz-zumiez-thrives-and-reverses-loss/74595</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/10/zumz-zumiez-thrives-and-reverses-loss/74595#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2011 17:16:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Specialty retailer Zumiez Inc. (ZUMZ) reported first-quarter earnings of 6 cents a share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 2 cents a share. The company also outpaced a loss of 3 cents a share posted in the first quarter of fiscal 2010. Net income from operations was $1.9 million compared with a loss of $0.7 million in the prior-year quarter. Net sales in the reported quarter increased 18.8% year over year to $105.9 million from $89.1 million a year ago. Comparable store sales rose 12.6% in the quarter compared with an increase of 9.1% in first-quarter 2010. Total revenue beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $101 million. Cost of goods sold in the quarter increased 13.9% year over year to $72.4 million. Gross margin nevertheless expanded 300 basis points to ]]></description>
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		<title>(APC) Stock Market News for May 23, 2011 &#8211; Market News</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/05/23/apc-stock-market-news-for-may-23-2011-market-news/74693</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2011 17:58:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 for the third-straight week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) dropped 0.7% to settle at 12512.04. The Standard &#38; Poor 500 (S&#38;P 500) shed 0.8% to close at 1333.27. The Nasdaq Composite Index ended its three-day winning run to end at 2803.32, after losing 0.7%. On the New York Stock Exchange trading volumes remained low and composite volumes were a mere 3.7 billion shares. On the NYSE, for every couple of stocks that fell, one climbed up. In the absence of positive economic data and with the earnings ]]></description>
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		<title>(ANN) Company News for March 14, 2011 &#8211; Corporate Summary</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/03/14/ann-company-news-for-march-14-2011-corporate-summary/68669</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/03/14/ann-company-news-for-march-14-2011-corporate-summary/68669#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:05:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[• Tesoro Corp. (NYSE:TSO) shares ended 8.5% higher at $24.51 as crude-oil prices fell below $101 a barrel and after analysts said that the earthquake could prompt demand for companies that could offset loss of energy from Japanese nuclear plants shuttered after the quake • AnnTaylor Stores (NYSE:ANN) reported Q4 EPS of $0.19, ex-items, ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.17 per share. Comparable store sales rose 11% • Janney Montgomery upgraded BB&#38;T (NYSE:BBT) to Buy from Neutral • Morgan Keegan initiated coverage on Dresser-Rand (NYSE:DRC) and ENSCO International (NYSE:ESV) with an Outperform rating • FBR Capital upgraded Euroseas (NASDAQ:ESEA) to Outperform from Market Perform • RBC Capital upgraded Hexcel (NYSE:HXL) to Outperform from Sector Perform • RBC Capital upgraded Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) to Outperform from Sector Perform • BMO Capital initiated coverage on Oracle (NASDAQ:ORCL) with ]]></description>
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		<title>(ARO) Stock Market News for March 11, 2011 &#8211; Market News</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/03/11/aro-stock-market-news-for-march-11-2011-market-news/68580</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2011 17:45:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A host of worrying events and results robbed investors of optimism to take the markets significantly lower, on Thursday as the benchmark Dow registered its worst performance in seven months. Geopolitical issues also weighed down the markets as tensions in the Middle East intensified with reports of unrest in Saudi Arabia turning investors jittery in anticipation of a likely economic slowdown. Weekly jobless claims increased more than expected and the trade deficit reached its highest level in seven months to add to the gloom. Suggesting that market strength was on the decline, all three benchmarks dipped below their 50-day moving averages. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) finished at 11,984.61, the first time it ended below 12,000 since 31st January. A drop of 1.9% cost the Dow its worst fall ]]></description>
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		<title>(SKS) Holiday Season Retail Winners and Losers</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/12/20/sks-holiday-season-retail-winners-and-losers/60433</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Dec 2010 22:35:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>InvestmentU</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Marc Lichtenfeld, Investment U’s Senior Analyst Wednesday, November 24, 2010: Issue #1395 Forget the breathless buildup to Black Friday – the much-ballyhooed Thanksgiving sales event. In an effort to pre-empt the frantic holiday shopping season, America’s retailers are already in full-on sales mode, having instituted “Black November” instead. With the economic recovery still limping along, retailers are fighting for every nickel of consumer spending. And given that the holiday season accounts for as much as half of retailers’ annual revenue, many have lengthened the shopping period in a bid to jolt sales early and ease some of the pressure. Big sales events have attempted trying to lure shoppers into purchasing flat screen TVs and apparel before they even bought their turkeys and sweet potatoes. I suspect the aggressive marketing ]]></description>
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		<title>(ARO) Stock Market News for November 29, 2010 &#8211; Market News</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/11/29/aro-stock-market-news-for-november-29-2010-market-news/60747</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Nov 2010 20:47:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Markets fell during Friday’s shortened trading session as worries about European finances kept jittery investors off stocks. Across the Atlantic, as the USS George Washington moved into the Yellow Sea, a belligerent North Korea warned that the United States and South Korea’s joint military exercise could plunge the region into war. The Dow average, the 30-share blue-chip average, dropped 95.28 points, or 0.85%, to 11092. The tech-heavy Nasdaq fell more than 8 points, or 0.3%, to 2543.56. The widely followed S&#38;P 500 index fell almost 9 points, or 0.8% to 1189.40. Although Ireland’s acceptance of a bailout last week helped contain fears of a contagion, fresh worries emerged that Spain, too, would need a financial aid package. However, Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodriguez Zapatero said the country was not ]]></description>
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		<title>(ZUMZ) Zumiez Reports Strong September Comparable-Store Sales</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/10/17/zumz-zumiez-reports-strong-september-comparable-store-sales/55114</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Oct 2010 20:13:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Everett, Washington-based Zumiez Inc. (ZUMZ) reported comparable-store sales growth of 17.0% for September 2010. This compares with a 0.8% decrease in the year-ago period. The growth in comparable-store sales was driven by an increase in transactions, slightly offset by lower dollars per transaction. Total sales for September improved 22.5% to $44.7 million, compared with $36.5 million in the year-earlier period. By product category, all segments (accessories, men’s, footwear, boy’s, juniors and hardgoods) posted positive comparable-store sales in the month. Transactions increased during the month, but dollars per transaction were down. Moreover, average unit retail (AUR) dropped and units per transaction also fell, but to a lesser extent. Region-wise, comparable-store sales were up about 22% in the South, 16% in the Midwest, 15% in the West and 9% in the Northeast. ]]></description>
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		<title>(COST) Retail Industry Outlook &#8211; September 2010 &#8211; Industry Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/09/15/cost-retail-industry-outlook-september-2010-industry-outlook-2/51616</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Sep 2010 22:20:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The economic recovery post-downturn still remains fragile and requires a boost from a sustained and significant improvement in jobs creation and income growth. A turnaround in the jobs and income scenario will finally outweigh other drags such as tighter credit. On September 15, 2009, the Federal Reserve Chairman issued a statement that the recession was over for the U.S. However, trends indicate that the consequences of recession will go beyond the technical indicators. The number of retail store closures in 2010 so far appears to be lower compared to fiscal 2009. However, it is still not insignificant. A revival in consumer spending in the new decade is expected to be somewhat sluggish because of more jobless claims, and many mutli-store chains continue to respond to recessed retail consumption with store ]]></description>
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		<title>(COST) Retail Industry Outlook &#8211; September 2010 &#8211; Industry Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/09/14/cost-retail-industry-outlook-september-2010-industry-outlook/51536</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Sep 2010 04:03:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The economic recovery post-downturn still remains fragile and requires a boost from a sustained and significant improvement in jobs creation and income growth. A turnaround in the jobs and income scenario will finally outweigh other drags such as tighter credit. On September 15, 2009, the Federal Reserve Chairman issued a statement that the recession was over for the U.S. However, trends indicate that the consequences of recession will go beyond the technical indicators. The number of retail store closures in 2010 so far appears to be lower compared to fiscal 2009. However, it is still not insignificant. A revival in consumer spending in the new decade is expected to be somewhat sluggish because of more jobless claims, and many mutli-store chains continue to respond to recessed retail consumption with store ]]></description>
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		<title>(ANF) Sales at U.S. Retailers Gain in August 2010</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/09/06/anf-sales-at-u-s-retailers-gain-in-august-2010/50258</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:58:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The nation&#8217;s retailers have reported unexpectedly strong August sales numbers as back-to-school requirements kept shoppers from restraining their spending plans. Retailers posted strong results on the heels of solid traffic and sales, albeit backed by heavy promotion and discounting in the back-to-school season. Further, tax-free holidays also provided a boost to the overall sales of the retailers. Seventeen tax-free holidays during August lured shoppers to the malls. Looking back to only a year ago, the recession had the nation firmly in its grip, and the back-to-school season was somewhat sluggish as consumers were determined not to spend more. High employment rates, a falling housing market index and lower consumer spending made retailers uncertain of consumer behavioral trends. But this year has come as a breath of fresh air for the ]]></description>
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		<title>(ANF) July 2010 Retail Sales Come in Sluggish</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/08/09/anf-july-2010-retail-sales-come-in-sluggish/47050</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2010 14:30:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Retailers are off to a slow start in the second half of the year as July same-store sales came in below expectations. July is usually a mild sales month as retailers rely heavily on promotions to clear out their summer stocks and spring merchandise as they head into the back-to-school season at the end of the month. Another factor which affected retailers during the month is high unemployment rate. The high unemployment rate hampered the spending pattern of consumers. Until the employment scenario improves, the companies would have to continue with aggressive promotions to drive sales. Hot weather and a weak economy hampered the shopping urge of consumers and hurt the sales of some retailers in July while others still reported strong performances. Among the stronger performers were Abercrombie &#38; ]]></description>
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		<title>(ZUMZ) Zumiez Same-Store Sales Rise</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/07/09/zumz-zumiez-same-store-sales-rise/43044</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jul 2010 23:11:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Zumiez Inc. (ZUMZ), the leading action sports related apparel, footwear, equipment and accessories retailer, reported same-store sales growth of 10.9% for the five-week period ended Jul 3, 2010, driven by an increase in comparable store transactions as well as the combined impact of the shifts in Memorial Day and Fourth of July holidays. Results compared favorably to a same-store sales decrease of 19.3% in the year-ago period. Net sales in the reported period increased 16.4% year-over-year to $37.2 million. The June results marked the seventh consecutive month of positive same-store sales. Comparable sales growth was driven by an increase in comparable store transactions. Units per transaction as bundling promotions and tiered pricing strategies continue to attract teens. Zumiez’s same-store sales were positive in all five weeks in June, ranging from ]]></description>
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		<title>(BKE) The Buckle &#8211; Continues to Open New Stores</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/04/15/bke-the-buckle-continues-to-open-new-stores/33924</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2010 17:10:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Buckle (BKE) fits the bill for investors looking for a stock that offers both long-term growth potential and current income. This Zacks #2 Rank stock is expected to grow its earnings per share at 12.0% per year for the next three to five years. It also has a current dividend yield of 2.1% Investment Story BKE is a specialty retailer of casual apparel, footwear, and accessories for young men and women. It sells its merchandise under both private-label and name brands. It operates over 400 stores in 41 states under The Buckle nameplate. The company differentiates its stores through its merchandise mix and a superior shopping experience. The Buckle competes with other mall-based, specialty retailers including Abercrombie and Fitch (ANF), American Eagle Outfitters (AEO), and Aeropostale (ARO). The Buckle ]]></description>
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		<title>(ARO) Aeropostale Raises Earnings Guidance</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/04/09/aro-aeropostale-raises-earnings-guidance-2/33297</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Apr 2010 21:41:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Aeropostale Inc. (ARO) – a specialty retailer of casual apparel and accessories, targeting children, young men and women – recently raised its first-quarter 2010 earnings outlook. The mall based retailer, Aeropostale, now expects first-quarter earnings to be approximately 44 cents a share, up from its previous guidance range of 39 cents to 40 cents, reflecting an increase of 42% from 31 cents posted in the last year. The guidance came well ahead of the current Zacks Consensus Estimate of 41 cents. Better-than-expected sales results for the five-week period ended April 3, 2010 have prompted management to boost its first-quarter earnings guidance. Aeropostale’s comparable-store sales for March jumped 19% compared to an increase of 3% in the same month last year as shoppers started loosening their purse strings. Year-to-date comps climbed ]]></description>
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		<title>(ARO) Aeropostale Incorporated &#8211; Reports Record-Setting Quarter</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/03/31/aro-aeropostale-incorporated-reports-record-setting-quarter/32394</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2010 20:25:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Aeropostale, Inc (ARO) shares are pressuring 52-week highs on the recent quarter&#8217;s results. Increasing sales lead to record earnings. Company Description Aeropostale is a mall-based, retailer of casual apparel and accessories, principally targeting teenagers. The Company provides customers with a focused selection of high-quality, active-oriented, fashion and fashion basic merchandise at compelling values. Record-Setting Quarter On Mar 11 Aeropostale reported its fourth-quarter results that included a 48% jump in earnings, to a record 99 cents per share. Sales grew 16% to $801 million on 9% growth in same-store numbers. While EPS did fall a penny below expectations, but as with many retailers estimates spiked prior to the report on preliminary sales numbers. Estimates Surging Over the past 3 months Aeropostale analysts raised the Zacks Consensus Estimate for fiscal 2011 to ]]></description>
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		<title>(ARO) Aeropostale Raises Earnings Guidance</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/02/09/aro-aeropostale-raises-earnings-guidance/27469</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:25:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Aeropostale Inc. (ARO) – a specialty retailer of casual apparel and accessories, targeting children, young men and women – recently raised its fourth quarter 2009 earnings outlook. The mall-based retailer now expects fourth-quarter earnings in the range of $1.41 to $1.42 per share, up from its previous view of $1.33 to $1.34, which reflects an increase of 40% to 41% from $1.01 posted in the fourth quarter of last year. The better-than-expected results for the four-week period ended Jan 30, 2010 have prompted management to boost its fourth-quarter earnings guidance. Aeropostale’s comparable-store sales for January jumped 6%, compared to an increase of 11% in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date comps climbed 10%, compared to a rise of 8% posted in the same period last year. New York-based Aeropostale ]]></description>
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		<title>(ARO) Consumers Love This Trendy Teen Retailer &#8211; And Your Portfolio Will Too</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/01/23/aro-consumers-love-this-trendy-teen-retailer-and-your-portfolio-will-too/25793</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Jan 2010 20:44:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Jeannette Di Louie, Investment U Research Friday, January 22, 2010 Investing in retail can be risky these days, unless you invest in clothing retailers, where it’s completely insane. High jobless rates and continuing economic fears have Western consumers edgy. And since they’re tightening their belts, last year’s pair of slacks will work just fine, thank you very much. Worse still for the retail sector… The International Monetary Fund recently warned of a possible double-dip recession. Two months ago, the U.S. Federal Reserve admitted that unemployment should stay high through 2012. Even if the U.S. economy did grow during the final quarter of 2009, consumers and investors alike are still apt to be cautious as 2010 unfolds. With finding winning stocks a much more tricky task these days, many investors ]]></description>
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		<title>(ARO) Aeropostale Incorporated Guides Earnings Higher</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/01/11/aro-aeropostale-incorporated-guides-earnings-higher/24635</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 22:55:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Aeropostale Inc. (ARO) – a specialty retailer of casual apparel and accessories targeting young women, men and children – recently reported sales results for the five-week period ended January 2, 2010. Aeropostale’s comparable-store sales for December climbed 10% compared to an increase of 12% posted in the same month last year. Year-to-date comps increased 10% compared to an increase of 8% in the same period last year. Net sales for December jumped 17% to $460.8 million from $392.7 million delivered in the same month last year. Year-to-date net sales climbed 18% to $2,118 million from $1,789 million posted in the same period last year. Aeropostale hinted that its merchandise margins for December have increased substantially compared to the same month last year, and inventories were well managed. Better-than-expected results for ]]></description>
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		<title>(ARO) Aeropostale Raises Share Buyback</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/12/09/aro-aeropostale-raises-share-buyback/22378</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 23:30:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Aeropostale, Inc. (ARO), a specialty retailer of casual apparel and accessories, targeting young women, men and children, recently announced an authorization by its Board of Directors Incorporatedreasing its share repurchase program by $250 million. This brings the total share repurchase program to $850 million, since its inception in November 2003. Including the current authorization, the retailer has approximately $290 million at its disposal under the repurchase program. Aeropostale, the mall-based retailer, had also recently reported record third quarter 2009 results. Quarterly earnings of 92 cents a share surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny and surged 46% from 63 cents delivered in the prior-year quarter. It now expects fourth-quarter 2009 earnings between $1.20 and $1.24 per share. Revenues for the quarter rose 18% year over year to $567.8 million, ]]></description>
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		<title>(ARO) Aeropostale Reports Strong Third Quarter</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/12/04/aro-aeropostale-reports-strong-third-quarter/22013</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Dec 2009 01:50:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Aeropostale Inc.’s (ARO) fiscal 2009 third-quarter net income jumped nearly 47% year over year to $62.6 million. Earnings per share came in at 92 cents, edging past the Zacks Consensus Estimate, for the 5th consecutive instance, by a penny. The result was also higher than the company’s upgraded guidance of 90 cents to 91 cents per share announced in early November. The specialty retailer for teenagers recorded a solid 17.8% year-over-year growth in sales to $567.8 million driven by a 10% expansion in same-store sales, a metric widely used for judging a retailer’s performance. The growth in sales was also boosted by a 4.5% increase in total square footage as the company added 40 stores across the U.S. and Canada, compared to the year-ago quarter. Low-priced teen retailers such as, ]]></description>
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		<title>(ARO) Retailer Aeropostale Raises Guidance</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/09/08/aro-retailer-aeropostale-raises-guidance/14602</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 23:21:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Aeropostale Inc. (ARO) – a specialty retailer of casual apparel and accessories, targeting young women, men and children – recently reported sales results for the four-week period ended Aug. 29. The company’s comparable-store sales for the month of August increased 9% compared to 13% reported in the same period last year. Year-to-date comps climbed 11%, essentially flat with the year-ago period. August sales jumped 16% to $241.7 million from $207.9 million reported in the same month last year. Year-to-date sales climbed 20% to $1,103 million from $921.4 million in the same period last year. Better-than-expected monthly results prompted management to boost its third-quarter earnings guidance. It now expects EPS in the range of 78 cents to 80 cents compared to 63 cents delivered in the third quarter 2008. The Zacks ]]></description>
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		<title>($VZ) Betting on a Mammoth Move for Verizon Communications</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/09/01/aro-betting-on-a-mammoth-move-for-verizon-communications/14024</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 17:08:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In last week&#8217;s edition of Trading Tools, tween titan Aeropostale, Inc. (ARO) was analyzed after the Zacks Unusually High Option Volume screener revealed a strangle on the retailer. Employing the same filter for today&#8217;s column, a different security caught my eye: wireless bigwig Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ). Before we begin, let&#8217;s explain the contrarian stance that makes Schaeffer&#8217;s so unique. When searching for a bullish pick, we like to see heavy skepticism toward an outperforming stock, as this leaves ample room for upgrades or other positive catalysts to fuel the stock higher. When searching for a bearish pick, on the other hand, contrarians are looking for significant bullish sentiment toward an underperforming stock, as we believe an excess of optimism is a sign that everyone has already bought into the ]]></description>
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		<title>(ARO) Aeropostale Momentum Continues &#8211; gross profit grew 31.6% year over year</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/08/21/aro-aeropostale-momentum-continues-gross-profit-grew-31-6-year-over-year/13075</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 17:32:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Aeropostale Inc.’s (ARO) fiscal second-quarter net income surged 83.3% year over year to $38.6 million. Earnings per share came in at 57 cents, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny. The performance was also higher than the company’s upgraded guidance of 54 cents to 55 cents per share announced earlier this month. The specialty retailer for teenagers recorded a robust 20.1% year-over-year growth in sales to $453 million driven by a 12% expansion in same-store sales. The result was also helped by an 8% growth in weighted square footage as the company added 48 stores across the U.S., Canada and Dubai, compared to the year-ago quarter. Low-priced teen retailers such as Aeropostale and Buckle Inc. (BKE) have been able to negotiate recessionary headwinds successfully by offering value to price ]]></description>
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		<title>(PLCE) Top Performer for Monday: Children&#8217;s Place- Zacks #1 Rank Top Performers</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/06/22/plce-top-performer-for-monday-childrens-place-zacks-1-rank-top-performers/8697</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:05:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are several retailers on today&#8217;s Zacks #1 Rank List, but The Children&#8217;s Place Retail Stores, Inc. (PLCE) is among the top performers with a gain of approximately 4%. There are 11 other companies from the Retail &#8211; Apparel/Shoe industry on today&#8217;s 222-stock Zacks #1 Rank List Incorporatedluding fellow top performers Cato Corp. (CTR), Dress Barn, Inc. (DBRN) and Citi Trends (CTRN). The list also includes Aeropostale, Inc. (ARO), Gap, Inc. (GPS) and Gymboree Corp. (GYMB). Earnings Estimates on the Move Earnings estimates on PLCE have been moving in the right direction of late, accounting for a 28% rise in the past 2 months for this fiscal year, which ends January 2010. In the past 30 days, 4 of 8 covering analysts revised higher, marking a gain of 8.2% in ]]></description>
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		<title>(ARO) Aeropostale, Inc. &#8211; Aggressive Growth &#8211; Zacks Rank Buy</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/06/08/aro-aeropostale-inc-aggressive-growth-zacks-rank-buy-3/8007</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 22:11:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Aeropostale, Inc. (ARO), the casual apparel retailer that targets teenagers, bucked the gloomy retail trend by reporting record May sales on June 4 that blew by the competition. Sales in May jumped 30% to $132.9 million from $102.3 million in the year ago period. Same store sales surged 19% compared to a gain of just 6% in May 2008. The company said that its summer collection was selling well and that its merchandise margins in May increased over last year. The May results were not a one time occurrence as sales are up 23% to $541 million year to date compared to the same period in 2008. Covering analysts have liked what they&#8217;ve seen from the company for the past month as fiscal 2009 consensus estimates rose 17.9% to $2.76 ]]></description>
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		<title>(ARO) Aeropostale, Inc. &#8211; Aggressive Growth &#8211; Zacks Rank Buy</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/05/26/aro-aeropostale-inc-aggressive-growth-zacks-rank-buy-2/7412</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 21:21:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Aeropostale, Inc. (ARO) shares have been climbing since its original feature as a Zacks Rank Buy, driven by more analyst upgrades. Company Description Aeropostale is a mall-based, specialty retailer of casual apparel and accessories, principally targeting 14 to 17 year-old young women and men. The Company provides customers with a focused selection of high-quality, active-oriented, fashion and fashion basic merchandise at compelling values. Pouring it on After 20 estimate revisions since the last time Aeropostale was featured estimates for 2009 are now averaging $2.55, up 22 cents. This would be year-over-year earnings growth of 15.5%. With 17 estimates being raised the 2010 consensus is $2.73, up 27 cents, forecasting a 7% growth. Great Value Despite a rising stock price the valuations for ARO have remained inline with the industry. Shares ]]></description>
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		<title>(ARO) Aeropostale Inc. &#8211; Aggressive Growth &#8211; Zacks Rank Buy</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/04/15/aro-aeropostale-inc-aggressive-growth-zacks-rank-buy/5545</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 23:29:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Aeropostale, Inc. (ARO) analysts and the share price can not keep up with the good news flowing out of this niche retailer. Company Description Aeropostale is a mall-based, specialty retailer of casual apparel and accessories, principally targeting 14 to 17 year-old young women and men. The Company provides customers with a focused selection of high-quality, active-oriented, fashion and fashion basic merchandise at compelling values. A Retailer is Growing?! On Mar 12 Aeropostale announced a 5% increase in net income to a company record of $68.2 million. The record levels lead to earnings per share of $1.01, 6 cents higher than the comparable quarter last year. While the retailer beat estimates by just 1 penny, it was the third surprise in the past 4 quarters. Aeropostale met expectations in the remaining ]]></description>
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