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The Rise and Fall of the Sneaker Giants
In this segment from Market Foolery, host Chris Hill and Motley Fool Hidden Gems' Abi Malin discuss the changing landscape in the sneaker and athletic apparel business. Adidas, which just a few....
What's Next for Toys R Us After Filing for Chapter 11?
In this segment from Market Foolery, host Chris Hill and Motley Fool Hidden Gems' Abi Malin consider the unsurprising news that the nation's largest toy store chain has filed for bankruptcy....
CarMax Posts Strong Q2 Results as Used Car Sales Rise
The used-vehicle market presents many challenges to companies seeking to profit from it, and CarMax (NYSE: KMX) knows quite well what used-car sellers have to do to overcome some of the unique....
Chiptopia Could've Saved Chipotle's Queso Misfire
A lot of people aren't digging the new queso at Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG). The meandering burrito roller's noble attempt to create the processed creamy cheese topping by sticking to....
Target Tries to Solve an In-Store Shopping Problem
One of the major frustrations for shoppers comes when they know what they want in a store, but can't seem to find it. That's an area where digital retailers have an edge because as long as the....
Despite an Earnings Dip in the Fourth Quarter, Copart Ends the Year Strong
Copart (NASDAQ: CPRT), the online automotive auction services company, incurred an impairment charge in the quarter, which weighed on its earnings, but full-year 2017 revenue, net income, and....
3 Stocks for Retirees in the 21st Century
Though retiring from a career is a common goal for most Americans, we never quite retire from the investment landscape. After all, longevity data from the Centers for Disease Control and....
What Investors Need to Know From AutoZone, Inc.'s 4th quarter
The market had a tough time digesting AutoZone, Inc.'s (NYSE: AZO) fourth-quarter earnings result Tuesday. Initially,after management released results, the market sent shares up roughly 4% before....
Why Nike's Express Lane Should Matter to Investors
Global athletic apparel giant, Nike (NYSE: NKE), is re-engineering its product design and delivery processes to make them faster. This new initiative is called "express lane", and it serves as a....
Should Activision Blizzard's Investors Be Worried About "Destiny 2" Sales?
Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI) recently published a press release touting the first-week performance of Destiny 2. However, the document contained no actual sales figures, and the only....
3 High-Yield Dividend Giants Still Worth Owning
Many investors want to have their investment portfolios generate income, either to provide more investment capital for further stock purchases or to cover regular living expenses. High-yield....
Is Plug Power, Inc. a Buy?
Like solar and wind power, many alternative energy advocates have touted the potential of hydrogen power for years. Investors in fuel cell companies like Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLUG) are still....
What Went Wrong With Toys R Us
In the 1980s and even the 1990s, Toys R Us was a destination that children begged their parents to take them to.The chain had a selection of toys that dwarfed what was sold at now-defunct....
Why Ford Will Soon Idle Three U.S. Factories
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) said that it will temporarily halt production at five of its North American factories, three in the U.S. and two in Mexico, in order to repair recalled commercial vans....
Disney's Latest Innovation Is, Quite Literally, Bringing Characters to Life
For nearly a century, Disney (NYSE: DIS) has filled our minds with wonder. The media empire has mastered the use of art and technology to create lifelike characters that tell a story.Innovation....
Why Corporations Take the Dollar and Investors Take the Rate
"And we're certainly focused more on margin dollars than margin percent."--Kevin Ozan, CFO of McDonald's Corporation(NYSE: MCD), July 25, 2017"And if you ask me and say would you trade a point of....
Kohl's Is Going to Regret Selling Amazon Devices in Its Stores
Kohl's (NYSE: KSS), are you really sure you want to do this? Retailers never seem to learn: Letting Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) into your stores is not going to end well. It's not a case of keeping....
Blue Apron May Not Be Worthless After All
There may be an exit strategy that doesn't end badly for Blue Apron (NYSE: APRN) and its shareholders. Supermarket giant Albertsons revealed on Wednesday afternoon that it's acquiring meal-kit....
After Kohl's, Will Sears Be Next to Accept Amazon Returns?
Kohl's (NYSE: KSS) and Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) are becoming surprisingly close.The department store chain announced earlier this month that it would host ten Amazon "store-in-stores" at....
Does Nordstrom Really Think a Store With No Clothes in It Is a Good Idea?
What's next? Grocery stores that don't sell food? Liquor stores with no alcohol? Appliance sores that don't stock washers, dryers, and refrigerators? Well, if they follow the trail Nordstrom....
In Pursuit of Growth, Nike Is Playing Offense to Win Over Consumers
Today's consumers have high expectations, and companies like Nike (NYSE: NKE) are looking for ways to better serve and attract them.As part of those efforts, Nike has unveiled its "consumer direct....
McDonald's Corporation Earnings: Mark Your Calendar
Shares of McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) have been on a tear recently, rising about 39% in the past 12 months and 24% in the past six. After such a bullish run, investors have high expectations going into....
MGM Resorts Wants to Double Down on East Coast Gaming Market
MGM Resorts (NYSE: MGM) is betting big on East Coast gaming with a recent buyout of the half of Borgata it didn't own in Atlantic City, a resort near Washington D.C., and another under....
Amazon and Kohl's Just Got Even Closer
Earlier this month, Kohl's (NYSE: KSS) investors were encouraged by the department store chain's intriguing new partnership to sell smart-home products made by Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN). But the....
Watch Out, Kroger Co, Amazon.com, Inc. And Whole Foods Are Coming
The clamor about the Amazon and Whole Foods tie-up has quieted down now that the transaction has closed, but the story continues as analysts look at how the two will complement each other. It may....
