Feb 5, 2014 by Dan MoskowitzWalmart To Go vs. AmazonFresh: Which Deserves Your Grocery Order?Amazon has consistently stolen customers from Wal-Mart over the past several years, but Wal-Mart is fighting back and likely has an edge in this area.
Feb 5, 2014 by Dan MoskowitzThe Super Bowl Reveals an Important Consumer TrendNPD Group ran a study on the most popular food items consumed during the Super Bowl from 2008 to 2013, as well as the food items which gained the most popularity over that same time-frame. An investment opportunity lies within.
Feb 5, 2014 by Dan MoskowitzSurprise: Dunkin’ Donuts Is a Growth StoryDunkin’ Brands has hidden on the East Coast for decades, but it’s about to come out of its shell. There are several reasons to think this domestic expansion, as well as international expansion, will be successful.
Feb 4, 2014 by Dan MoskowitzPresident Obama Loves Costco, Should You?President Obama is impressed by many features of Costco. Should you be impressed for the same reasons? Should you be impressed enough to consider an investment in the company?
Feb 4, 2014 by Dan MoskowitzThe 1 Solution for Amazon’s Biggest ProblemIt has long been said that Amazon must eventually deliver consistent profits. It looks like judgment day has arrived, and Amazon finds itself facing a dilemma. Is there a solution?
Feb 4, 2014 by Dan Moskowitz2013 Consumer Perception for Beverages & Snacks: Starbucks and Coca-Cola Improve, PepsiCo DominatesPepsiCo’s Frito-Lay has a knack for pleasing consumers, even during a time which features the rise of the health-conscious consumer. Starbucks and Coca-Cola have made improvements in other areas, but do these improvements matter?
Feb 4, 2014 by Dan MoskowitzGrowth, Value, and Balanced Investment Opportunities in SupermarketsWhether you’re looking for growth, value, or balance, you can find all three types of investments in this space.
Feb 4, 2014 by Dan MoskowitzWendy’s Beats McDonald’s for Consumer SentimentWendy’s is now seen in a more positive light than McDonald’s, which could mean market share gains and sustainable growth for Wendy’s going forward.
Feb 3, 2014 by Dan MoskowitzHow Do Cruise Line Employees Rate Their Employers?Another piece of the puzzle to figuring out which of the following cruise lines is best of breed: Royal Caribbean, Carnival, or Norwegian Cruise Line.
Feb 3, 2014 by Dan MoskowitzWhy Sprouts Farmers Market Offers Enormous Growth PotentialAs of right now, people refer to it as Sprouts Farmers Market, which makes sense because that’s its name. However, five to 10 years from now, it might simply be referred to as Sprouts. Hint: this is a sign of the potential popularity for this growing brand.
Feb 2, 2014 by Dan MoskowitzWhat Do Employees Think of Sears, J.C. Penney, and Macy’s?Company culture can play a big role in predicting the future success or failure of a company. Get a scoop on what employees think of J.C. Penney, Sears Holdings and Macy's to better evaluate their potential.
Feb 1, 2014 by Dan MoskowitzThe Best (and Worst) Hotel Brands Based on Traveler RatingsWhat do people just like you think of Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and others? Whether you’re traveling or looking to invest, you will find this information to be of value.
Feb 1, 2014 by Dan MoskowitzObamacare And Retailers: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly Target, Wal-Mart, and Costco have all taken different approaches to dealing with the Affordable Care Act. Which of these companies has handled it best?
Jan 31, 2014 by Dan MoskowitzHas McDonald’s Lost Its Luster? At one time, Americans would flock to McDonald’s restaurants for fast food, good value, and playgrounds for their kids to play on. Can it get its groove back?
Jan 30, 2014 by Dan MoskowitzFor J.C. Penney, Poor Results Are Better than Abysmal ResultsJ.C. Penney has been showing small signs of a turnaround, but going by former CEO Ron Johnson’s tenure any comparisons will look positive. Be sure to look a little deeper into this story.
Jan 30, 2014 by Dan Moskowitz2 Retailers Implementing Futuristic Technology that Impacts YouOne of these retailers has been well ahead of its peers in regards to technological advancement. The other retailer has been struggling, and this “could” be an upside catalyst.
Jan 30, 2014 by Dan Moskowitz3 Ways to Profit From Economic Growth in Latin AmericaPVH, Gap, and Wal-Mart all stand to benefit from economic growth throughout Latin America. However, one of them should offer more growth potential than the other two.
Jan 29, 2014 by Dan MoskowitzMacy’s, J.C. Penney, and Sears: A Clear Winner Stands Among Them Investing in department stores isn’t on top of every investor’s priority list right now, but one of these retailers clearly outperforms its peers.
Jan 29, 2014 by Dan MoskowitzUnder Armour vs. Nike: Who's the Best Bet for Gridiron Glory? Nike has a partnership with the almighty NFL, which Under Armour can’t compete with. However, Under Armour just made a strategic move that will improve brand recognition and possibly brand loyalty.
Jan 28, 2014 by Dan MoskowitzWhat Do Sam’s Club Layoffs Mean for Wal-Mart Investors?Are the Sam’s Club layoffs good news or bad news for investors? Wal-Mart faces headwinds, but can this massive big-box retailer fight off those headwinds?