2 Retail Stocks Not to Be Excited About

By Chris Hill and David Hanson – Apr 10, 2014 at 5:53PM

OTC: PIRRQ

Pier 1 Imports

Here are two retailers we really don't love at the moment.

Shares of Pier 1 Imports (PIRRQ) are up today after the company beat analyst expectations in its fourth-quarter earnings on both the top and bottom lines. Meanwhile, Bed Bath and Beyond (BBBY) shares fell today after guidance for the new fiscal year was weak, with one analyst saying that the company was "searching for meaning."

However, in this segment from Thursday's installment of Investor Beat, Motley Fool analyst David Hanson tells investors why he just can't get excited about either one of these stocks. He notes that only 4% of Pier 1's sales are online, which is shockingly low considering the retail trends that are rapidly shifting in that direction. In the video, David discusses the strategic missteps for both companies, and tells investors why he just isn't interested in either one.

Chris Hill has no position in any stocks mentioned. David Hanson has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends Bed Bath & Beyond. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.