May 15, 2013 by Andrew MarderWhat Investors Need From Nordstrom TomorrowThe department store chain has a lot to offer investors, but the company has set a strong precedent.
May 14, 2013 by Andrew MarderWhy Barnes & Noble Should Hold On to the NookIf Barnes & Noble sells the Nook now, in five years it's going to feel like the guy Ringo Starr replaced.
May 14, 2013 by Andrew MarderStumbling Blocks at ANN While the company is doing a few things right, it can't seem to get it all together.
May 14, 2013 by Andrew Marder2 Challengers to Victoria's SecretVictoria's Secret is the current big name in lingerie, but the brand has challengers hoping to take the title.
May 11, 2013 by Andrew MarderTrue Religion Is Going, Going, Gone!Investors in True Religion get to cash out at a premium, but now where are they going to spend all that sweet dough?
May 10, 2013 by Andrew Marder3 More Reasons Gap Can Go HigherGap has been having a great run over the last 18 months, but it still has room to run, even as it approaches historic highs.
May 10, 2013 by Andrew Marder1 Retailer With a Clear PlanGap reported a good forecast for the upcoming quarterly release, and the rest of the year looks strong, too.
May 9, 2013 by Andrew MarderGreen Mountain Hammers Home Its StrengthThe company illustrated exactly how the razor-and-blade business model is supposed to work.
May 9, 2013 by Andrew MarderGuess? Takes 1 Step Forward, 2 BackThe company has been up and down for a year, but there's still no end of the roller coaster in sight.
May 9, 2013 by Andrew Marder1 Smaller Retailer With a Big FutureGap is sometimes viewed as the biggest, baddest brand in the mall -- but there's another winner lurking in its shadow.
May 9, 2013 by Andrew MarderThe Best Retail Company You're Not Investing InInvestors who want to get in on massive global growth just need to look outside of their normal comfort zone.
May 8, 2013 by Andrew MarderJ.C. Penney Keeps Being J.C. Penney -- to the Detriment of InvestorsThe preview of J.C. Penney's last quarter isn't surprising, but it's still disheartening.
May 8, 2013 by Andrew MarderWhole Foods Wins AgainThe grocer hit new highs in operating margin, bumped up comparable sales, and made investors proud.
May 7, 2013 by Andrew MarderWhy You Should Buy Barnes & Noble -- and Maybe a Nook, TooThe Nook was a great way to read books and consume other media. Now, it's a real tablet.
May 6, 2013 by Andrew MarderWhich of These Retailers Is Winning per Square Foot?There are lots of ways to look at a retailer's success, but for small locations, sales per square foot can be especially telling.
May 3, 2013 by Andrew Marder1 Handbag Brand That's Driving SalesA good quarter at Kate Spade makes up for lackluster performance at Juicy Couture.
May 2, 2013 by Andrew MarderWhy We Shouldn't Give in to Wall StreetWith every new regulation comes the complaint that it's going to hurt business, but letting business run free isn't the point of good regulation -- safety is.
May 1, 2013 by Andrew MarderBarclays Gets a Temporary ReprieveThe first U.K. case against a bank for LIBOR rigging has been delayed, as Barclays appeals for more time.
Apr 30, 2013 by Andrew MarderBest Buy Starts to Get BetterThe company just announced that it's selling off its European business, giving it more cash and time to focus on its core.
Apr 29, 2013 by Andrew MarderJ.C. Penney Gets Enough Lifeline to Hang ItselfAn increase in the amount of available cash just means that the company has more time to do things the wrong way.
