Archive for the ‘Retailing’ Category

The Implications of Wal-Mart’s Warning

Tuesday, August 14th, 2007

The retail giant lowered its profit forecast for the rest of 2007, in part because of the rising economic pressures on consumers

Original post by AnthonyK

The Lowdown on Higher Prices

Monday, August 6th, 2007

With energy and labor expenses climbing, companies are passing along costs to consumers. Here’s how players in key industries are handling the hikes

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Taking a Flyer on American Eagle

Monday, July 30th, 2007

S&P likes the youth apparel retailer’s merchandising and marketing strategies and rates the shares strong buy

Original post by AnthonyK

Strong Growth and an Upbeat Consumer

Sunday, July 29th, 2007

Numbers released July 27 revealed lean inventories and a solid mix of sales that bodes well for the third quarter

Original post by AnthonyK

Amazon’s Extravagance Pays Off

Wednesday, July 25th, 2007

The online retailer seems to be reaping the rewards of its significant investments in technology and new products

Original post by AnthonyK

Amazon’s Spending Pays Off

Wednesday, July 25th, 2007

The online retailer seems to be reaping the rewards of its significant investments in technology and new products

Original post by AnthonyK

Maidenform’s Prospects Take Shape

Monday, July 23rd, 2007

With its solid sales outlook, the intimate apparel company gets a strong buy rating from S&ampP

Original post by AnthonyK

Stocks: Powerful Profits on the Cheap

Thursday, July 19th, 2007

S&ampP’s latest screen uncovers five names that combine strong margins with attractive valuations

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A Timely Sector Swap

Tuesday, July 17th, 2007

S&P tells why it’s boosting its recommendation on the Energy group&mdashand downgrading its view on Consumer Staples

Original post by AnthonyK

Weak Retail Sales Could Dampen Q3

Friday, July 13th, 2007

Action Economics has lowered its third-quarter GDP estimate to a 2.8% rate in response to a surprising drop in June sales data

Original post by AnthonyK