Jun 2, 2014 by Andrew MarderLululemon Athletica Needs to Step It UpLululemon Athletica has been falling down for over a year, and the competition is starting to move in.
May 30, 2014 by Andrew MarderAbercrombie & Fitch Doing Better -- Not Doing WellIn a surprising-unsurprising quarter, Abercrombie & Fitch did poorly, but it could have done worse.
May 28, 2014 by Andrew MarderCan Michael Kors Keep Up the Pace?Michael Kors increased sales in its latest quarter, as per usual, but gross margin showed a bit of strain.
May 27, 2014 by Andrew MarderHow Windows Can Save the Barnes & Noble NookBarnes & Noble took a jump last week on news that something was finally happening -- is that going to be enough?
May 23, 2014 by Andrew MarderWhere Gap Fell Down in the First QuarterGap saw a drop in earnings for the first time in over two years, and management called out some of its biggest failures.
May 23, 2014 by Andrew MarderEverything Is Sizzling at Williams-SonomaAfter more than a year of slowly building up steam, Williams-Sonoma has finally gotten all of its brands running smoothly.
May 22, 2014 by Andrew MarderThe Slow Death of an American BrandWhen the chips were down, American Eagle Outfitters failed to find a way to make things work.
May 21, 2014 by Andrew MarderTarget's Turnaround Falls FlatThe lingering effects of a massive security breach, combined with a weak international push, have put Target on its heels.
May 21, 2014 by Andrew MarderDoes Nordstrom Inc. Have a Need for Speed?With a big earnings win last week, is Nordstrom on the path to big gains and big risks?
May 19, 2014 by Andrew MarderThe Man Behind JCPenney's Rise From the AshesJ.C. Penney has come back from the dead, and one man deserves a lot of the credit for its revival.
May 15, 2014 by Andrew MarderKate Spade Won't Be Held Back by Michael KorsQuarter after quarter, Kate Spade has beaten out the competition and put up huge sales increases.
May 14, 2014 by Andrew MarderJ.C. Penney May Have Good News -- for OnceJ.C. Penney is announcing its first-quarter results later this week, and the market is looking for something special.
May 13, 2014 by Andrew MarderWhy I Hate That I Love Keurig Green MountainKeurig Green Mountain makes a whole range of products that are seemingly worthless, but it does it very well.
May 13, 2014 by Andrew MarderCan Michael Kors Keep Its Winning Streak Alive?Michael Kors has been dominating the high-end fashion world, but fashion comes and goes.
May 12, 2014 by Andrew MarderHow Whole Foods' Success Has Come Back to Haunt ItBy making organic food a household concern, Whole Foods pushed demand high enough to lure new competitors into the market.
May 7, 2014 by Andrew MarderWhat to Expect From Keurig Green Mountain TodayKeurig Green Mountain releases its second-quarter earnings report today, and expectations are, well, mediocre.
May 5, 2014 by Andrew MarderWhy Target's CEO Had to Step DownIn the wake of a massive data breach, Target CEO Gregg Steinhafel has stepped down -- but don't blame it all on the hackers.
May 4, 2014 by Andrew MarderThe Keys to Starbucks' FutureStarbucks is serving coffee, expanding its food selection, selling booze, and trying to make tea an American beverage -- can it hold it all together?
May 3, 2014 by Andrew MarderUnder Armour's 3 Keys to SuccessUnder Armour has all the tools it needs to be the best thing in retail -- and it's got a track record to back up that potential.
May 2, 2014 by Andrew MarderCan Aeropostale Be Saved?Is there any way the retailer can get better? For that matter, is there any way it could be worse?