Philip Saglimbeni

With a difficult 2013 almost behind it, Lululemon and its shareholders have to focus on 2014 and beyond.

With the recent cold weather, two retailers are positioned perfectly to capitalize on the consumer's need to stay warm.

With many retailers at all-time highs, the time seems right for a turnaround play like Francesca's Holdings.

With a fantastic 2013 already behind it, Boston Beer Company has stumbled into 2014 but nonetheless should remain the top growth prospect in the beer industry.

On the heels of a great 2013, popular athletic-apparel maker Under Armour appears ready to continue its winning streak in the new year.

Just when it appeared Disney was running out of entertainment properties to buy, management has set a course to revitalize the company's classic storybook character department.

With an increasing stable of restaurant brands, Chipotle appears to be in the beginning stages of transforming itself into a major diversified-restaurant company similar to Yum! Brands.

In the wake of one of the most widespread data heists ever, Target's woes seem only to have grown and competitors Costco and Wal-Mart look set to benefit in the short term.

Nike's latest earnings report shows that the company remains on a path to global growth, which will ensure that it remains the undisputed king of athletic footwear and apparel for a long time.

Shares of Noodles remain expensive, but are now more enticing as growth appears intact and more robust.

Balchem's two recent announcements indicate that the company is gaining momentum and remains committed to increasing shareholder value.

While Lululemon has helped to make yoga mainstream, the company now stands as a victim of its own success. Lululemon is having trouble expanding beyond its traditional female consumer base, and aggressive competitors are encroaching quickly.

Shares of Scripps Networks rallied over 5% the day that a report claimed larger competitor Discovery was interested in acquiring the media company. The deal, which would be hard to accomplish from a financial perspective, makes a great deal of sense from a content perspective.

The recently announced deal that allows Disney to move forward with future Indiana Jones movies makes the most formidable library of content in all of media even stronger.

Scripps Networks' powerful lifestyle brands like Food Network and Home & Garden TV give the media company an edge over competitors AMC Networks and Discovery Communications when it comes to advertising and consumer loyalty.

With several states already approving online gambling and more sure to follow soon, only a few companies look positioned to benefit at the current time. Among the candidates are MGM Resorts International, Caesars Entertainment, Las Vegas Sands, and Wynn Resorts. Who will it be?

With a proven ability to grow revenue, earnings, and dividends in even the most challenging of atmospheres, W.W. Grainger has demonstrated that it is one of the most reliable companies in the nation, beyond competitors WESCO International and Applied Industrial Technologies.

Although it may be hard to believe, shares of industry leader MasterCard just became more attractive, as management raised the company's dividend and launched yet another aggressive share-repurchase program. This news adds to MasterCard's prowess as the top player in the Credit Card industry, eclipsing Visa and American Express.

With the demand for compelling content showing no signs of stopping anytime soon, media companies that engage in pure content creation like Discovery Communications and Scripps Networks stand to benefit immensely. engage in pure content-creation

As consumers become more concerned with living healthier lifestyles, grocery stores like The Fresh Market and Whole Foods Market stand to benefit immensely. However, which grocer is the healthier investment?