AnnaLisa Kraft

Although retailers are hoping for the best they're fearing the worst as Black Friday is only weeks away.

If your or consumer goods or service company isn't marketing to the fastest growing, most brand loyal, and easily accessible US market you need to ask,"Por que no?"

Small kitchen appliances are always a popular gift for the holidays. Which companies will win the war for the kitchen counter?

Six months past the embarrassing sheer yoga pants recall, the company is moving on and learning from its mistakes.

This small-cap clothier has some serious upside potential if it can keep successfully competing against bigger rivals.

You finally got that first job out of college. What do you do with your money now?

Ascena Retail stock soared recently and there's real reason to believe its rival's could rise, too.

This company is the most trusted name in baby and children's clothing. Can you trust it to keep making money against a headwind of declining birthrates?

When you have a sector as hot as health and wellness then it's time to look at the business model to see who is going to outperform. Here's a rundown of how Vitacost.com, GNC Holdings, and Vitamin Shoppe are poised to perform.

Most retailers are boasting about their online sales... why isn't Target?

After an eight-year hiatus, off-price retailer T.J. Maxx is again selling online and this time they've got all their ducks in a row.

These companies' products are in your pantry and you should consider them for your portfolio for their most intriguing and profitable business models.

Numbers haven't been good lately for most California surf-lifestyle apparel retailers. Has the teen tide turned?

Most investors don't go to annual meetings, but here are some not to be missed, as they offer swag, star power, and heart.

Strong brands are falling over themselves to get "pinned" as the social media platform drives more traffic and more engaged traffic to their brands.

Has Denny's really reinvented itself or are there "lingering" questions that make rivals a better buy?

Target and Wal-Mart are both growing clicks and shrinking bricks but one is a better buy.

Cosmetics and fragrances represent a deeply competitive business as high margins and growing demand attract players. Who rises head and shoulders above this crowded space?

Urban Outfitters will be adding bars and restaurants to some stores. Is this a good idea or a great idea?

Long a staple of sitcoms, returning an item worn once for a special occasion, known as wardrobing, isn't funny at all to department stores and specialty apparel retailers and they have declared the party is over.