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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

Feb 1, 2014 by Brian Shaw

Amazon.com Has Not Taken Over the World of Retail Quite Yet

Despite tremendous growth and momentum, Amazon.com has a few weaknesses to address as it furthers its mission to create the perfect customer experience.

Jan 26, 2014 by Brian Shaw

4 Basic Reasons for Amazon.com's Ongoing Success

By focusing on a few basic strength, Amazon.com continues to gain market share and disrupt the world of retail which has big implications for Wal-Mart Stores and Best Buy.

Jan 21, 2014 by Brian Shaw

Destiny Will Drive Growth for Activision Blizzard in 2014 and Beyond

Activision Blizzard's newest franchise will spark a new wave of growth in later 2014.

Jan 18, 2014 by Brian Shaw

Does Activision Blizzard's New Debt Limit Growth?

Activision Blizzard paid a sizable amount to gain independence from Vivendi; will this payment limit the company's strategic flexibility?

Jan 18, 2014 by Brian Shaw

Risks for Chipotle Shareholders in 2014 and Beyond

Chipotle has been a fantastic growth story, but risks remain that shareholders must monitor.

Jan 12, 2014 by Brian Shaw

4 Ways for Chipotle to Continue Its Strong Growth

Chipotle increased revenue by 17% during the first three quarters of 2013, and there is no sign of this strong growth slowing down.

Jan 6, 2014 by Brian Shaw

Three Weaknesses for Chipotle Investors to Monitor in 2014

Chipotle had a tremendous 2013, but the company is still far from perfect and faces strong competition from the likes of Jack In the Box Inc. and Panera Bread.

Jan 3, 2014 by Brian Shaw

Chipotle's Strengths Will Drive Further Gains in 2014

After another impressive year of market-beating returns in 2013, Chipotle is poised for further gains thanks to its continued focus on its core strengths that trump competitors Yum! Brands and Jack in the Box.

Dec 20, 2013 by Brian Shaw

Darden Tosses Red Lobster Back Into the Sea

Darden's announcement to spin off or sell its Red Lobster chain is a desperate attempt to make the company's results look better.

Dec 20, 2013 by Brian Shaw

Nike Delivers Solid Results And The Market Yawns

Despite the market's indifference, the world's largest sports apparel maker continues to deliver strong growth and innovation.

Dec 15, 2013 by Brian Shaw

Why Tesla Motors' Stock Hasn't Changed as Much as You Think

Tesla Motors has proven to be one of the most polarizing and volatile stocks in the market recently, but in reality the long-term picture isn't too different.

Dec 12, 2013 by Brian Shaw

Lululemon's Growth Outlook is Cloudy

After reporting better-than-expected results for the third quarter, shares of Lululemon plunged to a 52-week low thanks to a weak outlook for the rest of the year.

Dec 6, 2013 by Brian Shaw

Big Problems for Big Lots in the Third Quarter

Big Lots shares were crushed following an earnings release headlined by reduced guidance and the closure of the company's stores in Canada.

Nov 23, 2013 by Brian Shaw

Going "All In" for the Holidays -- A Bad Strategy for Best Buy?

Best Buy's strategy against Amazon.com and Wal-Mart has led to strong share price gains in 2013, but this outperformance will be difficult to repeat going forward.

Nov 23, 2013 by Brian Shaw

Urban Outfitters's Results Driven by Anthropologie and Free People

Urban Outfitters posted strong third quarter results this week driven largely by record performance from Anthropologie and Free People.

Nov 13, 2013 by Brian Shaw

Potbelly's Shares Popped, But Risk Remains

Potbelly beat expectations in its first quarterly earnings release since its IPO; however, the numbers still don't make Potbelly's rise to become the "next Chipotle" or "next Panera Bread" a certainty.

Nov 13, 2013 by Brian Shaw

RetailMeNot Will Grow Faster Than Amazon.com This Holiday Season

Following its recent IPO, RetailMeNot's strong third quarter results position the company for explosive growth entering the holiday shopping season.

Nov 11, 2013 by Brian Shaw

Rosetta Stone's Struggles Internationally Translate Into a Weak Quarter

Rosetta Stone's third-quarter results outside the U.S. were dramatically lower than expected, but the company is not alone; software companies ranging from Activision Blizzard to Symantec have reported weak international results in the most recent quarter.

Nov 5, 2013 by Brian Shaw

A Healthy Outlook for Vitamin Shoppe

As the dust settles on the Super Supplements acquisition, Vitamin Shoppe is poised to compete with companies ranging from GNC Holdings to Amazon.com for market share in the growing nutritional supplement business.

Nov 3, 2013 by Brian Shaw

36 Billion Reasons to Like Apple

The power of Apple's ability to generate cash and return it to shareholders is often underappreciated

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