Jul 31, 2012 by Mercedes CardonaAre the Good Times Over for TJX? Off-price chains are still a good deal, but the easy-money days are over.
Jul 20, 2012 by Mercedes CardonaPlay Carefully With Toy StocksThe slow economy will have parents cherry-picking Santa's list.
Jul 18, 2012 by Mercedes CardonaIs It Time to Drop Supermarket Stocks?Macro trends make grocers less super, but Kroger still looks good.
Jul 13, 2012 by Mercedes Cardona2 Consumer Stocks to Play a Housing RecoveryHomebuilders still look iffy, but DIY-ers can give home goods a boost.
Jul 11, 2012 by Mercedes CardonaShopping Stocks for Back-to-School Shoppers will go cheap and basic, and so should retail-stock investors.
Jul 9, 2012 by Mercedes CardonaNo Lipstick Can Pretty Up Coty's IPO The cosmetics company's offering doesn't offer investors control, or much profits.
Jun 28, 2012 by Mercedes Cardona3 Stocks to Buy as This Key Sector SlowsWhen the going gets tough, the rich keep shopping, but go down-market.
Jun 26, 2012 by Mercedes CardonaDon't Get Sucked In by Fast-Food M&ADon't read hints of a strong market in the flow of deals.
Jun 20, 2012 by Mercedes CardonaThe Best Retail Plays in This SectorCabela's still got game, but Dick's and Hibbett Sports feel played out
Jun 20, 2012 by Mercedes CardonaBetter Buy Now: Sally Beauty vs. UltaPossible dividends make Sally a value buy; store openings give Ulta the growth edge.
Jun 9, 2012 by Mercedes Cardona1 Sector on My Buy ListPricey names are losing momentum but are still a good bet for the long term.
Jun 6, 2012 by Mercedes CardonaDon't Freak Out Over AscenaEarnings dissapointed, but back-to-school season should help Dress Barn's parent recover.
May 22, 2012 by Mercedes CardonaTeen Apparel Looks Ready for a Growth Spurt More summer jobs, good back-to-school sales put teen clothing stores back on track
Apr 28, 2012 by Mercedes CardonaTime to Sell Your Mall REITs? Not Yet.Despite their strong run, shopping-center landlords still have potential.
Apr 26, 2012 by Mercedes CardonaAre These Clothing Stores a Good Fit Now?Macro trends make the mushy middle of apparel retail worth trying on.
Apr 19, 2012 by Mercedes CardonaToymaker Stocks Are Not Child's Play Toymaker earnings disappointed, but the price drops could be an opportunity.
Apr 18, 2012 by Mercedes CardonaStay Out of an Avon Bidding War Takeover talk puts lipstick on the cosmetics company's issues.
Apr 12, 2012 by Mercedes CardonaSay G'day to Outback Steakhouse's IPORestaurants are risky, but Bloomin' Brands would be appetizing at the right price.
Apr 6, 2012 by Mercedes CardonaIs It Time to Tie Down at Pier 1?The housewares retailer gets ready to take off when housing recovers.
Apr 5, 2012 by Mercedes CardonaFar From Dying, This Retailer Could Be ThrivingWith apparel sales springing forward, the clothing chain catches a break.
