Aug 26, 2005 by Timothy M. OtteRiding Wild With PetcoSpecialty retailer meets second-quarter expectations, but shares sag on cautious guidance.
Aug 9, 2005 by Timothy M. OtteRadioShack's Ratings RumbleBulk share repurchase of $500 million prompts credit rating downgrades.
Jul 14, 2005 by Timothy M. OtteIs Bigger Better?The Federated/May acquisition moves one step closer to completion.
Jul 7, 2005 by Timothy M. OtteJune's Stellar Retail SalesRising consumer spending helps the largest retailers beat Q1 results.
Jul 6, 2005 by Timothy M. OtteWal-Mart Numbers a Hard SellThe June sales boost doesn't necessarily mean consumers are spending more.
Jul 1, 2005 by Timothy M. OtteMcCormick Sours on VanillaVanilla cost pressures add the wrong kind of spice to its second-quarter results.
Jun 30, 2005 by Timothy M. OtteWD-40 Caught in a SqueezeCost pressures largely offset sales gains at the consumer products company.
Jun 30, 2005 by Timothy M. OtteGreetings From a Cash CowAmerican Greetings' revenue is flat, but the cash keeps on flowing.
Jun 29, 2005 by Timothy M. OtteFeeding the Gods of GuidanceHow much quarterly guidance tweaking is too much?
Jun 29, 2005 by Timothy M. OtteBreakfast of Runners-UpGeneral Mills reports so-so fourth-quarter results.
Jun 28, 2005 by Timothy M. OtteServing Up Cash at SonicA focus on sales growth is paying off for the drive-in chain.
Jun 23, 2005 by Timothy M. OtteStyling With Wal-MartIs the world's largest retailer about to upgrade in style and quality?
Jun 22, 2005 by Timothy M. OtteChristopher & Banks on the Mend?The women's-apparel retailer grew comp sales and stabilized profit in Q1.
Jun 22, 2005 by Timothy M. OtteCooking Up Chemical KaizenH.B. Fuller's self-improvement pays off in profits and revenue.
Jun 16, 2005 by Timothy M. OtteA Reckoning for Reckless RebatesRetail companies continue to play accounting games with rebates and allowances.
Jun 14, 2005 by Timothy M. OtteGift Cards? No Thanks!Some retailers still charge for the privilege of holding your money.
Jun 14, 2005 by Timothy M. OtteAll Systems Appear to Be GoQuality Systems surprises on the upside, one week after sharp share price drop.
Jun 13, 2005 by Timothy M. OtteShare Repurchase SignalsShare repurchase programs are all the rage today in Corporate America.
Jun 13, 2005 by Timothy M. OtteCostco's Healthy ValuesBulk toilet paper, widescreen TVs, frozen lasagna -- and health insurance?
Jun 3, 2005 by Timothy M. OtteIt's the Customer, Stupid!Best Buy expands in-store offerings for small-business customers.
