Jul 14, 2014 by Andrew MarderCan Nike Profit From U.S. Soccer After World Cup Fever Fades?Predictions about the future success of soccer in America have, thus far, fallen flat -- but Nike has high hopes.
Jul 13, 2014 by Andrew MarderWhat Can Gap Do to Avoid Falling on Its Face?Gap's monthly sales have been a roller coaster of success and failure -- is there anything it can do to smooth the ride out?
Jul 10, 2014 by Andrew MarderBig Expectations From the Market Lead to Big Disappointment for This RetailerRetailers were expected to have relatively stellar June sales growth, but the reality is much less exciting.
Jul 10, 2014 by Andrew MarderPotbelly's Problems Put on ParadePotbelly made a meal of its bad news and investors have been left holding the bill.
Jul 9, 2014 by Andrew MarderNordstrom Targets Tech-Savvy Shoppers for GrowthNordstrom is one of a group of investors putting its money where Bonobos' mouth is.
Jul 9, 2014 by Andrew MarderMichael Kors Pushes Its Men's LineMichael Kors just announced a new head for its men's division, and it looks like the company is going all in.
Jul 9, 2014 by Andrew MarderAmerican Apparel Goes From Bad to WorseAmerican Apparel is getting close to all kinds of new trouble with a potential loan default.
Jul 8, 2014 by Andrew MarderGuess? Gets an Optimistic BoostPiper Jaffray argues that optimism might be a good investment strategy in its upgrading of Guess.
Jul 8, 2014 by Andrew MarderThe Challenge Facing The Fresh MarketA Goldman analyst calls out Fresh Market and investors flee in response.
Jul 8, 2014 by Andrew MarderAscena Has Seen Better DaysAscena Retail Group has let its brands languish, but spots of strength and hope remain.
Jul 7, 2014 by Andrew MarderBed Bath & Beyond Believes in Benefits of BuybackBed Bath & Beyond issued a new round of stock repurchasing, but it doesn't address the real problems at the company.
Jul 7, 2014 by Andrew MarderLululemon Founder Looking to Take Company PrivateChip Wilson spent years building lululemon athletica into a brand that grew large enough to be torn down -- now he wants to build it up again.
Jul 3, 2014 by Andrew MarderCan Restoration Hardware's New Strategy Deliver?Restoration Hardware is trying out a new method for catalog delivery, but will it make a difference?
Jun 29, 2014 by Andrew MarderNike Puts Another Quarter in the Back of the NetThis most recent quarter may have been bad news for some retailers, but Nike was able to keep the pedal firmly to the floor.
Jun 27, 2014 by Andrew MarderBed Bath & Beyond Has Another Underwhelming QuarterBed Bath & Beyond has been unable to pull any rabbits out of its hat, but things could be worse -- right?
Jun 26, 2014 by Andrew MarderBest Buy Plans Retreat From China. Good News or Bad?After years of working its way into the Chinese market, it looks like Best Buy may be abandoning ship.
Jun 25, 2014 by Andrew MarderBarnes & Noble Finishes Off a Rough YearThere was an incredible high from Barnes & Noble's announcement that the Nook was being spun off, but the company had a tough time overall.
Jun 25, 2014 by Andrew MarderHow Important Is California to Dunkin' Donuts?Dunkin Brands is taking Dunkin' Donuts to the California sun, but that doesn't mean that success is coming overnight.
Jun 25, 2014 by Andrew MarderBarnes & Noble Finally Splits Off NookAfter years of trying to figure out what to do with Nook, Barnes & Noble has finally decided that it's time for real change.
Jun 24, 2014 by Andrew MarderCan Starbucks Start Another Revolution?Starbucks announced that it's going to start selling handmade soda in its stores. Will it hit it big with this new venture?