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Can Restaurants Really Save the Struggling Retail Industry?
Two wrongs don't make a right, and two failing businesses joining together don't make a healthy one -- just ask Sears Holdings. So if those are bad ideas, can aligning two ailing industries make....
Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. (OLLI) Q3 2017 Earnings Conference Call Transcript
Image source: The Motley Fool.Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: OLLI)Q3 2017 Earnings Conference CallDec. 6, 2017, 4:30 p.m. ETOperatorContinue readingSource: Fool.com
Why Foot Locker Stock Soared 42% in November
Foot Locker (NYSE: FL) stock gained 42% last month, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence, to trounce the broader market's 2.8% increase.^SPX data by YCharts.Continue....
RH Overcomes Hurricanes, Sees Earnings Soar
Nothing is more impressive than a successful turnaround, and investors in RH (NYSE: RH) have hoped that the home furnishings retailer would be able to generate a nice comeback after a terrible....
Why Nordstrom Inc. Climbed 15% in November
Shares of Nordstrom Inc. (NYSE: JWN) moved higher last month, after the company turned in a decent third-quarter earnings report and benefited from a broader wave lifting retail stocks --....
Why Gap Stock Jumped 24% in November
Shares of clothing retailer Gap (NYSE: GPS) gained 24% last month, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence, compared to a 2.8% increase for the broader stock market.Data....
3 Best-Performing Stocks in November
Last month was a good one for owners of beaten-down retailing stocks. In fact, all three of the best-performing members of the S&P 500 came from this industry. Foot Locker (NYSE: FL), L Brands....
Here's Why These Retail Stocks Jumped as Much as 8% Today
It's Dec. 4, and shares of several big retailers are up strongly. As of 11:48 a.m. EST, shares of Macy's Inc. (NYSE: M), Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS), Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT), and Kohl's....
Macy's Black Friday Glitch Clearly Didn't Hurt Much
In an interview with CNBC on the morning of Black Friday, Macy's (NYSE: M) CEO Jeff Gennette indicated that the company had a strong start to the holiday selling season. This was welcome news for....
Why Shares of Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. Rose 20% in November
Shares of Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. (NYSE: DKS) jumped 20.4% in November, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence, after the retailer reported better-than-expected....
What Retail Investors Should Be Watching in December
Executives at retailers including Kohl's (NYSE: KSS) and Macy's (NYSE: M) have gone on record recently, stating that sales trends were strong throughout November, including the key Black Friday....
Did Nordstrom Just Show Us the Future of the Department Store?
Two months ago, fashion retail giant Nordstrom (NYSE: JWN) opened a new state-of-the-art store at Los Angeles' Westfield Century City mall, relocating from an older store at the nearby Westside....
Kohl's and Macy's Enjoy a Strong Start to the Holiday Season
Kohl's (NYSE: KSS) has been posting mediocre comp sales growth in recent quarters, while Macy's (NYSE: M) hasn't reported growing comps in nearly three years. Shares of both companies have plunged....
Five Below Builds Momentum Into the Holiday Season
Teens shop differently from adults, and so it's natural that a teen retailer might perform much differently from peers who focus on adult shoppers. Five Below (NASDAQ: FIVE) has done a great job....
What's Behind Gap's 5% Move Higher Wednesday?
While there wasn't any direct news driving shares of Gap Inc (NYSE: GPS) 5% higher as of 2:40 p.m. EST, such as a strong quarterly report, the share price was benefiting from an overall lift in....
Why Retail Stocks Popped Today
Retail stocks were up broadly today as department store chains and big-box stores continued to rally on bullish reports on the holiday weekend and key selling days like Black Friday and Cyber....
Black Friday Showed That Malls Aren't Dead Yet
Mall traffic has been falling steadily for the past five years. This situation has led to widespread talk about the "death of the mall" among business pundits.There is certainly some truth to this....
What Happened in the Stock Market Today
Stocks rallied on Tuesday, shrugging off a missile launch by North Korea and embracing comments from the Fed Chair nominee and the prospects for a tax bill. The Dow Jones Industrial Average....
Tech Data Corporation (TECD) Q3 2018 Earnings Conference Call Transcript
Image source: The Motley Fool.Tech Data Corporation (NASDAQ: TECD)Q3 2018 Earnings Conference CallNov. 27, 2017, 5:00 p.m. ETOperatorContinue readingSource: Fool.com
Should This High-Yielding Retail Play Be on Your Radar?
If retail is dead, nobody told Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS). In the recently reported third quarter, shares of the clothing retailer outperformed analyst expectations on the top and bottom lines by....
3 Top Retail Stocks to Buy Now
Investing in retail stocks has always been somewhat dangerous due to an abundance of competition in the sector. However, the rise of Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) has made retail an even more perilous....
5 Key Takeaways From Kohl's Earnings Call
After Kohl's (NYSE: KSS) reported its third-quarter results, its leadership team shared some important information with investors during the subsequent conference call.Here are the highlights for....
Neiman Marcus: Even Strong Sales Growth Can't Boost Earnings
Last week, privately held Neiman Marcus reported surprisingly good sales results for the first quarter of its 2018 fiscal year. Unfortunately for the embattled luxury retailer's bondholders and....
What Investors Need to Know About High-Yield Stocks
If you're like most people, you could use more income. With U.S. salary and wage growth continuing to barely outpace inflation, it's prudent to look for ways to augment your paychecks.One sensible....
Why Urban Outfitters, Inc. Stock Rose Today
Shares of Urban Outfitters, Inc. (NASDAQ: URBN) were moving higher after the apparel and lifestyle retailer posted a strong third-quarter earnings report last night. As of 11:10 a.m. EST, the....