Archive for the ‘Retailing’ Category

Nine Nifty Consumer Stocks

Thursday, December 13th, 2007

S&P’s latest screen finds companies in its Consumer Discretionary sector with top STARS, Fair Value, and Quality scores

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Holiday Shoppers Plan to Flock Online

Wednesday, December 12th, 2007

Shoppers plan to purchase more online this year, according to an S&P survey. Apple and eBay stand to benefit

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An Uptick for Swatch on Tiffany Deal

Thursday, December 6th, 2007

The world’s leading watchmaker is no longer mass-market. Its alliance with the No. 1 name in jewelry ensures its place in the luxury lineup

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Move Over, ‘Cyber Monday’

Monday, November 26th, 2007

Online retailers, bracing for a record holiday season, say their busiest day will come in December’s second week; eBay calls it "Green Monday"

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Holiday Sales: Less Cheer in ‘07

Monday, November 26th, 2007

While the headlines look encouraging, Action Economics says that inflation-adjusted sales could show their slowest growth in five years

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A Big Black Friday for Electronics Stores

Monday, November 26th, 2007

Best Buy and Circuit City were busy over the holiday weekend, but are shoppers being lured by must-have gadgets — or deep discounts?

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Lowe’s: The Housing Chill Deepens

Monday, November 19th, 2007

Shares in the home-improvement retailer sank Monday after it cut its sales and profit outlook for 2008

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They’re Making Money From Your Kids

Monday, November 12th, 2007

Do children need perfume or $30 haircuts? No, but smart entrepreneurs targeting affluent parents know how to make you think they do

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Stocks: Best Back-to-School Bets

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007

S&ampP’s analysts see strength in the electronics and footwear categories, and include Best Buy and Walgreen among their top picks

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Subprime City Confidential: Aug. 15, 2007

Wednesday, August 15th, 2007

Mortgage fears go Countrywide. Will Lone Star have to hold its nose and buy Accredited? Canada’s housing market sizzles—and more

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