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  • The Turnaround Continues: Part II

    By Timothy Green - May 25, 2013 | Tickers: BBY, TGT, WMT

    In Part I of this article I looked at the first half of Best Buy's (NYSE: BBY) turnaround strategy, dubbed "Renew Blue." This included accelerating online growth, improving the customer experience with more competitive pricing and various initiatives, and optimizing square-footage with a store-within-a-store concept and dedicated clearance sections. The second half of the strategy involves three different ways in which Best Buy is working to cut costs in more »

  • Membership-Based Retail: Worth the Entry Fee?

    By Matthew Frankel - May 24, 2013 | Tickers: AMZN, COST, WMT

    Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) has grown tremendously over the past decade and now has more than 600 warehouses in nine countries. The company’s share price seems to have been on almost a linear rise since 2010, more than doubling in that time. 

    Now, don’t get me wrong. I absolutely love most of the retail sector right now, and think that consumer spending will increase at a quick pace more »

  • 3 Reasons to Be Bearish on Amazon

    By Ishfaque Faruk - May 24, 2013 | Tickers: AMZN, BBY, WMT

    Amazon's (NASDAQ: AMZN) stock has been floating under thin air according to the sentiment of numerous investors. The company's shares have been hitting newer highs, and yet the company doesn't make much in terms of earnings. Amazon's heavy investments in its bid to gain incremental market share has been hurting the company's bottom line. Before jumping on the Amazon roller-coaster, investors should be aware of more »

  • Improving Results Won't Mean Anything Unless These 3 Issues Are Addressed

    By Chad Henage - May 24, 2013 | Tickers: AMZN, BBY, GME, WMT

    Over the last year or so, I've read a lot about how Best Buy (NYSE: BBY) is in trouble. Analysts have suggested that the company can't compete on price with Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN). Others have suggested that the move toward digital distribution is killing off part of Best Buy's sales. However, I can also tell you that only about half of what is written more »

  • I'll Give You 5 Reasons This Stock Looks Overvalued

    By Chad Henage - May 24, 2013 | Tickers: AMZN, AAPL, EBAY, WMT

    I know that some investors are going to disagree with whatever I say about Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN). The company's stock performance has been nothing short of amazing. However, no company operates in a bubble forever, and as amazing as Amazon the company is, there are big problems that just can't be pushed aside.

    We Do Know This Is A Retailer Right?
    I understand that it's easy more »

  • The “Magic” Is Still Driving Results

    By Reuben Brewer - May 24, 2013 | Tickers: M, TGT, WMT, DIS

    Macy's (NYSE: M) and Disney (NYSE: DIS) both have something magic going on. And it's all about customer service. It's why these two companies succeed where others struggle, and why both should be on your wish list.

    Magic Selling

    Macy's operates over 800 Macy's and Bloomingdale’s stores across 45 states. These two nameplates are legendary in the brick and mortar world. As customers have more »

  • Will 'This Brick-And-Mortar' Giant Dominate Online?

    By Joseph Harry - May 24, 2013 | Tickers: AMZN, EBAY, WMT

    The online merchant was, for a good amount of time, a unique entity. An entity that also enjoyed a unique and wide moat. Is this still the case, however?

    It seems that the drawbridge has slowly been lowered over the former online merchant moat, and now the big "brick-and-mortar" stores are crossing the bridge. The barriers of entry for online sellers is being lowered, and now retail companies like Wal-Mart more »

  • More Than Just A "Dollar Store"

    By Matthew Frankel - May 23, 2013 | Tickers: DG, DLTR, WMT

    Dollar General (NYSE: DG), despite its name, is not a “dollar store” in the traditional sense. Not all of their items cost $1.00, and in fact their merchandise costs up to $10, with just about 25% of their merchandise costing $1.00 or less. What I was thinking is that maybe Dollar General is perhaps a nice compromise between bargain-basement dollar stores and more upscale, traditional retailers. Even though more »

  • The Downside of Falling Unemployment

    By Joshua Bondy - May 23, 2013 | Tickers: APOL, MCD, WMT, YUM

    It is hard to buy food or pay rent when you are unemployed. Double income families can usually bear the effects of unemployment by relying on one income instead of two. In this situation, families are forced cut back. Right now the world economy is growing, and people are spending more. The falling unemployment rate has caused a number of low-cost companies to suffer.

    US Unemployment Rate: Age 25 and more »

  • This Company Is Capitalizing on Sunny Days

    By Wes Patoka - May 23, 2013 | Tickers: AEP, COST, WMT

    Big box retailers have a huge underutilized asset at each of their stores, their roof. As these companies look to lower operating costs, companies like Wal-Mart Stores (NYSE: WMT) installing solar panels on their roofs makes good financial sense. These panels will not only provide electricity with very little maintenance, they will also shade the building during the hottest part of the day, lowering air conditioning costs.

    Not just green more »

  • Don't Read The Wrong Signs About Technology

    By Alexander Cho - May 23, 2013 | Tickers: AMZN, GS, GOOG, IBM, WMT

    So this morning, I ran across a Forbes article that concluded that business is becoming deprived by technology. Now the author of the Forbes article, John Wasik more or less supports Jaron Lanier’s viewpoints. Jaron Lanier stated five points in his book Who Owns The Future, which I will, bullet point:

    • Long-range impact of networked tools employed by “Siren Servers” move information but not income to those who are more »

  • Will This Store Ever Stop Growing?

    By tarun bachhawat - May 23, 2013 | Tickers: AMZN, FDO, WMT

    The retail giant Wal-Mart’s (NYSE: WMT) results for its fiscal 2014 first quarter were on the average side. Its earnings grew 5% compared to last year and growth in sales was a modest 1%.The free cash-flow was lower compared to last year, and the US same-store sales dished 1.4%.

    I strongly believe that when it comes to a mature firm like Wal-Mart, there is not much reason more »

  • Pick a Winner and Stick to Your Guns

    By Brendan Marasco - May 23, 2013 | Tickers: AMZN, BBY, HD, LOW, WMT

    In this article I showed why you should invest in three firms. I still won't budge.

    The business landscape is rapidly shifting, but the outlook still seems bright for those who utilize the day, fundamental, or technical trading approaches. However, if you’re a true Graham follower, then you likely have already missed the boat. Take a look.

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    Best Buy 3 more »

  • Retailers Continue to Struggle Due to E-Commerce Competition

    By Tyler Wofford - May 22, 2013 | Tickers: AMZN, EBAY, JCP, WMT

    Once again, retail giant Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT) was listed as the top company in America on Forbes' recent list of the top 500 companies (by annual revenue). With revenue for the TTM topping $469 billion, the company might have experienced more bad news than good after its first-quarter earnings. However, they weren't alone.

    Revenue

    Wal-Mart fell 1.7% on Thursday last week after reporting disappointing revenue and profit in more »

  • Can This Supermarket Retailer Stop The Supercenter Juggernaut?

    By Mark Lin - May 22, 2013 | Tickers: COST, SPTN, WMT

    I was on the lookout for market leaders in niche markets and I came across Spartan Stores (NASDAQ: SPTN), the largest regional supermarket chain and distributor in Michigan. While Spartan Stores faces stiff competition from supercenters, it is meeting the challenge head-on with its new value store format focusing on budget conscious shoppers. Furthermore, it is also seeing growth for its wholesale distribution business outside of Michigan. Spartan Stores is more »

  • Retailers Look to Silicon Valley to Boost Online Business

    By Eileen Rojas - May 21, 2013 | Tickers: AMZN, TGT, WMT

    Retailers, such as Walmart (NYSE: WMT) and Target (NYSE: TGT) are looking for Silicon Valley start-ups that will help their online businesses grow. Both stores are opening offices in the area to make it easier for them to identify companies they can partner with and obtain greater access to the talent that can help cultivate innovative new ideas. These retailers are hoping that by revamping their digital presence they can more »

  • Consumer Sentiment's Impact on Retailers

    By Eileen Rojas - May 21, 2013 | Tickers: KSS, JWN, WMT

    April showers may have dampened consumer confidence as consumers showed concern about sustained economic growth without a downturn occurring at some point in the next five years. However, May flowers have led a rebound in the preliminary consumer sentiment index to an increase of 83.7.

    Thomson Reuters / University of Michigan Survey of Consumers April 26, 2013 report showed that consumer confidence diminished from March to April from 78.6 more »

  • Why Wal-Mart’s e-Commerce Push Won't Budge Amazon’s Core Customers

    By BA McKenna - May 21, 2013 | Tickers: AMZN, WMT

    If I were compiling a list a la High Fidelity style of the “Top 5 Things That Make Life Easier,” Amazon’s (NASDAQ: AMZN) online shopping would make the cut.

    I was an early online shopper. I didn’t need any convincing that perusing a wide array of offerings on my schedule and in the comfort of my home was not only usually more pleasant than shopping with the masses more »

  • This Company Has It All: From A to Z

    By MihirMehta - May 20, 2013 | Tickers: AMZN, EBAY, GOOG, TGT, WMT

    The moment I look at Amazon’s (NASDAQ: AMZN) logo, I am dumbstruck by the way it has stayed true to its vision of providing A to Z products. A leader in the e-retailing industry, Amazon has always delivered for its customers and sellers. Recently, the company gave away millions of dollars in form of Amazon coins virtual currency to customers using its Kindle Fire Tablet that can only be more »

  • 3 Retail Champions to Watch

    By Damian Illia - May 20, 2013 | Tickers: COST, TGT, WMT

    The consumer retail sector is lead by companies that operate on a gigantic scale in a highly competitive market. Aggressive pricing to gain traffic, defeating competition, and gaining market share could put a cap on margins and reduce sales.

    In addition, tax increases and spending cuts could further damage the sector in the short-term and lead to a recession.

    Let’s see how the three big players in the industry more »

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