Jun 4, 2014 by Lawrence RothmanCoach Is Following the Wrong Path for GrowthCoach's response to faltering results has been to try to replicate Michael Kors, a strategy that seems unlikely to succeed.
May 27, 2014 by Lawrence RothmanThere Is Still Time to Go UpscaleNordstrom shows progress on investments as Kohl's and Macy's top lines struggle.
May 12, 2014 by Lawrence RothmanInvestors Need Patience at the Golden ArchesVenerable McDonald's strong global presence provides advantages over smaller rivals Burger King and Wendy's.
May 6, 2014 by Lawrence RothmanOne Cola Company With an EdgePepsiCo's fast-growing food business offsets sluggish soda sales as pure play Coca-Cola faces a stagnant market.
Apr 12, 2014 by Lawrence RothmanGameStop: This Game Isn’t Worth PlayingGameStop faces strong competition from the likes of Amazon.com, Wal-Mart, and Target, along with new entrants such as app makers.
Apr 3, 2014 by Lawrence RothmanA Club Membership With Financial BenefitsCostco has a sound strategy and attracts a higher-income clientele than Wal-Mart and Target, which are more sensitive to economic factors.
Mar 24, 2014 by Lawrence RothmanRoss Stores Are Compelling After PullbackRoss Stores has dependable cash flow and more room to grow than larger TJX and struggling Big Lots.
Mar 19, 2014 by Lawrence RothmanWhy a Merger Will Not Help These RetailersUnless there is a clear path to a renewal of growth, investors should hold off on purchasing Men's Wearhouse even though it is nearing a deal for Jos. A. Bank.
Mar 10, 2014 by Lawrence RothmanWhy Luxurious Can Be ProfitableNordstrom continues to show progress in its growth initiatives, while Macy's and Kohl's offer less exciting prospects.
Feb 24, 2014 by Lawrence RothmanTwo Retailers Tale of Slowing GrowthMen's Wearhouse and Jos. A. Bank must show evidence of faster growth before purchasing shares.
Feb 24, 2014 by Lawrence RothmanWhy Natural Does Not Feel LucrativeWhole Foods faces increasing competition from traditional supermarkets and upstarts such as The Fresh Market and Sprouts Farmers Market
Feb 7, 2014 by Lawrence RothmanWhy Coach Will Remain LostCoach is trying to emulate Michael Kors, but faces an uphill battle
Jan 29, 2014 by Lawrence RothmanWhy McDonald's Offers Profit PotentialVenerable McDonald's stock has sold off, but pays a handsome dividend and trades at an attractive valuation compared to Burger King and Wendy's
Jan 27, 2014 by Lawrence RothmanA Retailer Poised to Race AheadNordstrom's investing in growth initiatives while Men's Wearhouse and Jos. A. Bank battle it out
Jan 6, 2014 by Lawrence RothmanWhy Lennar Corporation's Recent Results Are Built to LastA look at why Lennar's reasonable valuation and rosy outlook make the stock intriguing.
Dec 30, 2013 by Lawrence RothmanPlace Ross Stores on Your Wish List Ross Stores' Shares Offer Better Potential Than TJX Companies and Kohl's
Dec 23, 2013 by Lawrence RothmanMcDonald’s Shares Offer Value Stock Price Decline may Create Buying Opportunity
Dec 13, 2013 by Lawrence RothmanTwitter's Scary ValuationTwitter's run-up may be too far, too fast. What do potential investors need to know about this company?