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Brian Shaw

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Brian is a contributor to The Motley Fool that seeks to translate the investing wisdom of Peter Lynch and other investing legends into timely coverage of consumer goods companies.

Recent Articles by Brian Shaw

Apr 14, 2014 by Brian Shaw

Zoe's Kitchen Presents a Real Growth Opportunity

Shares of Zoe's Kitchen popped following its IPO, but there is more substance behind the hype surrounding Zoe's than other recent restaurant IPOs.

Apr 10, 2014 by Brian Shaw

The Sears Spinoff Curse: Lands' End Struggles in Market Debut

Sears Holdings has slowly dismantled itself in recent years through a string of spin-offs; shares of Lands' End, the most recent Sears spin-off, have struggled in the first few days as a standalone company.

Apr 5, 2014 by Brian Shaw

Panera 2.0 Demonstrates that Management Knows Its Customer

Panera is testing a wide range of changes to its bakery cafes that have the potential to dramatically improve the customer experience in a number of ways.

Mar 30, 2014 by Brian Shaw

While the Restaurant Industry Thrives, Some Companies Are Failing

Despite strong growth in the overall restaurant industry, the recent bankruptcy filings of Quiznos and Sbarro highlight the reasons that not every company is sharing in the success of the industry.

Mar 29, 2014 by Brian Shaw

Will Wal-Mart's Move To Post Competitor Prices Start a New Price War?

Wal-Mart recently unveiled Savings Cather, which will systematically search for lower prices at competitors and provide store credit to customers. What impact will this have on the competitive environment?

Mar 26, 2014 by Brian Shaw

Diageo Fires Back in the Next Round of the Whiskey Wars

Diageo is lobbying to support efforts to loosen the Tennessee state law that defines the process that a liquor must go through to be labeled "Tennessee whiskey."

Mar 24, 2014 by Brian Shaw

Do Your Homework Before Buying Into the King IPO Hype

The maker of "Candy Crush" is set for an IPO next week, but questions remain whether investors will be well-served by buying into the IPO hype.

Mar 24, 2014 by Brian Shaw

Fast Casual Continues to Dominate Restaurant Growth

Fast casual concepts like Chipotle and Panera continue to be leaders amongst restaurant chains in the United States.

Mar 17, 2014 by Brian Shaw

A Deeper Look at the Amazon Prime Price Increase

The price increase for Prime is here, but what does it mean for shareholders?

Mar 8, 2014 by Brian Shaw

A Big Quarter for Big Lots? Take a Closer Look

Shares of Big Lots surged following the release of fourth quarter earnings; however, the news was not all good.

Mar 5, 2014 by Brian Shaw

Lorillard Is a Perfect Match for Reynolds American

Speculation has heated up that Reynolds America is preparing a bid to acquire Lorillard; while it is unknown whether a bid will be successful, the idea makes perfect sense.

Mar 5, 2014 by Brian Shaw

Amazon.com Is Preparing to Challenge Apple Yet Again

With an entry into streaming music, Amazon.com is once again fighting against Apple to create a compelling digital ecosystem.

Feb 23, 2014 by Brian Shaw

Groupon Struggles to Find a Winning Strategy

Another quarter of losses has forced Groupon to shift further away from its core business and into a very competitive market.

Feb 22, 2014 by Brian Shaw

Potbelly's Struggles Highlight the Strength of Chipotle

Potbelly reported weak results to end 2013, which further proves that there is no guarantees for companies labeled "the next Chipotle."

Feb 18, 2014 by Brian Shaw

RetailMeNot Is Just Getting Started

Shares of RetailMeNot reached all-time highs following a stellar fourth quarter earnings report, but the company is just getting started.

Feb 15, 2014 by Brian Shaw

Activision Blizzard's Stellar Fourth Quarter Results Set Stage for Strong 2014

Activision Blizzard's excellent fourth quarter results demonstrate just how much stronger its business is than competitors Electronic Arts and Zynga, Inc.

Feb 12, 2014 by Brian Shaw

Challenges to Amazon.com's Growth Strategy

Amazon.com continues to maintain a solid growth trajectory, but there are challenges to maintaining this growth over the long term.

Feb 9, 2014 by Brian Shaw

Coca-Cola Strikes First in Next Round of the Soda Wars

Coca-Cola's strategic partnership with Green Mountain Coffee Roasters is the first strike in a renewed battle for soft drink market share.

Feb 8, 2014 by Brian Shaw

Amazon.com's Tremendous Growth Opportunity

Investors in Amazon.com often tout cloud computing and other digital services as the next big growth engine for the company, but don't forget about the company's bread-and-butter e-commerce business.

Feb 2, 2014 by Brian Shaw

Was Amazon.com's Quarter Really That Bad?

Missed analyst expectations caused shares of Amazon.com to plummet following earnings, but the long-term story hasn't changed.

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