All Posts Tagged With: "CPWM"

(XRT) Report Shows U.S. Consumer is Alive and Kicking

On Thursday, I wrote a piece titled “The Seven...

18Jul2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(RGS) Regis Analyst Upgrades Shares to Neutral

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...

17Nov2010 | | 0 comments | Continued

(CPWM) Cost Plus, Incorporated – Bear of the Day

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...

23Nov2009 | | 0 comments | Continued

(CPWM) Cost Plus Incorporated – Bear of the Day

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...

3Sep2009 | | 0 comments | Continued

(KR) Retail Industry – Industry Outlook

In February, we’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...

3Mar2009 | | 0 comments | Continued