GPS: Analysis & Opinions

  1. Dillard's Back From The Dead

    May 17, 2010
    Dillard's Department Stores has risen from losing ways to post a killer first quarter.
  2. Retail Stocks That Are A Good Fit

    May 10, 2010
    We look at AnnTaylor's guidance and find some other possible winners in the retail space.
  3. March Retail Reality Check

    April 14, 2010
    Are retailers - and consumers - really as healthy as March's numbers say they are? Probably not.
  4. Oversold Stocks Primed To Pop

    March 25, 2010
    These high flying stocks have been beat down far enough to make them potential value plays.
  5. Capturing The Retail Trifecta

    March 24, 2010
    With retail still on shaky ground, market share is up for grabs. Companies that have mastered the retail trifecta ...
  6. Online Retail: Blogging For Profits

    March 18, 2010
    Only 44 out of the top 100 internet retailers maintain a blog. Here's why that's a mistake.
  7. The Buckle Remains Unloved

    March 15, 2010
    The Buckle continued its long stretch of sales and profit growth during its fourth quarter.
  8. Liz Claiborne's Numbers Don't Add Up

    February 26, 2010
    Liz Claiborne CEO Bill McComb was a rising star in 2004. Five years later, he's struggling to turn around his iconic ...
  9. Play The 2011 Tax Game

    February 24, 2010
    The 15% dividend tax comes to an end in 2010. If Obama doesn't extend it, what are the implications and who'll do ...
  10. The Customer Counts

    February 18, 2010
    Discover how the best customer service is reflected in stock returns of the top companies versus the S&P 500 benchmark.
  11. Companies That Kids Rule

    February 17, 2010
    Companies like Children's Place depend on parents spending money on their kids. In any economy, this is a safe bet.
  12. Why Abercrombie Deserves A Dressdown

    January 14, 2010
    A Caris analyst released a "downbeat" report for ANF. Is it justified?
  13. Gap May Outlive Its Competition

    January 05, 2010
    The recent downgrade of Gap stock by Jefferies may be a blessing in disguise.
  14. Playing Copenhagen With Our Climate Leaders

    January 04, 2010
    With the outcome of the climate meeting uncertain, bet on companies that are already taking steps to reduce their ...
  15. Aeropostale Looks OK For Now

    December 07, 2009
    I have a hard time believing it will be easy sailing for many businesses next year, much less retailers. Buyers beware.
  16. More Reasons To Mind The Gap

    December 07, 2009
    We take a look at Gap's November comps, and see how it fares compared to its competitors.
  17. Gap's Comeback Deserves Inspection

    November 25, 2009
    Gap has made a respectable comeback, and it can head even higher. Several items in its Q3 release are worth pointing ...
  18. Saks Divides The Retail Space

    November 23, 2009
    Folks shopping at Saks seem to have more disposable income than most in this recession.
  19. Take PacSun To The Fitting Room?

    November 19, 2009
    PacSun is suffering - like most retail outlets - with the threat of a double-dip recession.
  20. "Online Sales Ratio" Key To Retail Success

    November 18, 2009
    Some retailers are putting up some amazing numbers online, and it could point towards successful retail plays.
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