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		<title>(XRT) Report Shows U.S. Consumer is Alive and Kicking</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/07/18/xrt-report-shows-u-s-consumer-is-alive-and-kicking/79298</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2011 21:30:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[On Thursday, I wrote a piece titled &#8220;The Seven &#8216;C&#8217;s&#8217; of Recovery Optimism&#8221; with my last, and possibly weakest, point for the continuing economic expansion being the resiliency of the American consumer. Today, I will highlight where the strong consumer is spending her money and how that&#8217;s driving the earnings and stock prices of several top companies. First, a few points about where I got this wrong and where I got it right in the last two years. This is what I said yesterday about my previously cynical view of the consumer&#8217;s ability to recover from the credit crisis: &#8220;Here was one I got way wrong in 2009 and 2010. I thought the American consumer would be slow to spend again as she reconstituted her balance sheet and her debt. ]]></description>
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		<title>(RGS) Regis Analyst Upgrades Shares to Neutral</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/11/17/rgs-regis-analyst-upgrades-shares-to-neutral/59704</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2010 04:30:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are upgrading our rating on Regis Corporation (RGS), the largest hair salon chain in the world, from Underperform to Neutral. The rating upgrade is based on first quarter 2011 earnings, which were in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Results reflect the benefits of cost-containment measures and improved customer traffic. Additionally, the company has a proven track record of growth through both acquisitions, as well as new salon construction. Moreover, we expect Regis to substantially benefit, given an improvement in economic conditions and consumer spending. During the third quarter, management highlighted that it is currently experiencing positive same-store sales for the month of October, thus indicating improved customer traffic. In fiscal 2011, Regis will focus on its top-line growth and expects same-store sales to improve, with positive comps anticipated ]]></description>
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		<title>(CPWM) Cost Plus, Incorporated &#8211; Bear of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/11/23/cpwm-cost-plus-incorporated-bear-of-the-day-2/21085</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:46:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Specialty retailer Cost Plus, Inc. (CPWM) is closing stores, cutting costs, and trying to preserve cash, but those moves will do little to reverse its weak sales trends and merchandise margins. In addition, management&#8217;s guidance for the third quarter cautioned investors to prepare for more weakness. Cost Plus expects same-store sales to decrease 6%-11% and a pre-tax loss from continuing operations of $19-$24 million. Cost Plus is scheduled to report third quarter results on December 3. We have an Underperform rating on CPWM shares. Our six-month target price is $0.50. Zacks Investment Research]]></description>
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		<title>(CPWM) Cost Plus Incorporated &#8211; Bear of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/09/03/cpwm-cost-plus-incorporated-bear-of-the-day/14309</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 21:32:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Second quarter net sales for Cost Plus, Inc. (CPWM) declined 13.0% compared to the second quarter of last year, while same-store sales decreased 10.9%. The specialty retailer also reported a net loss of $20 million. The company is closing stores, cutting costs, and trying to preserve cash, but those moves will do little reverse its weak sales trends and merchandise margins. In addition, management s guidance for the third quarter cautioned investors to prepare for more of the same. Cost Plus expects same-store sales to decrease 6%-11% and a pre-tax loss from continuing operations of $19-$24 million. We have an Underperform rating on CPWM shares. Our six-month target price is $0.50. Zacks Investment Research View original at: Zacks.com News Feed]]></description>
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		<title>(KR) Retail Industry &#8211; Industry Outlook</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 04:06:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In February, we&#8217;ve seen several retailers deliver better-than-expected results for the fourth quarter. That resulted in some eye-popping one-day gains of 10%, 20% and even 30%. In most cases, the upside was due to extremely low investor expectations associated with the 2008 holiday season and not an improvement in their underlying business. Despite the positive reaction to retail earnings reports, we remain negative on the retail industry. Our negative view of the group is based on the weak economic environment, higher savings rates and de-leveraging in the financial system. These factors all point to continued pressure on consumer spending. The weak economy has caused many to lose their jobs, while many others live in fear of losing theirs. This elevated level of fear is causing many consumers to cut back ]]></description>
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