Is Target's (TGT 1.40%) recent Bonus Black Friday akin to Christmas come early for investors? Or is it a sign of desperation from the retailer? Meanwhile, Best Buy's (BBY 2.02%) been on a strong run recently and is looking to continue that trend with its new store-within-a-store concept -- will this new strategy set it on a course toward profits? And finally, CEO Mike Ullman is looking to cement his place as the once and future CEO of J.C. Penney (JCP +0.00%) with a strong back-to-school season -- but will a slow spring and summer stop him from turning his company around? Watch this video by Motley Fool blog editor Mark Reeth and find out!
Black Friday in July
By Mark Reeth – Jul 17, 2013 at 12:41PM
NYSE: BBY
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Mark Reeth wasn't born incredibly handsome, like so many are--he had to work hard to get to where he is today. Thankfully, through much blood, sweat, and hair products, Mark Reeth is now one incredibly good-looking Consumer Goods Editor. But Mark Reeth wasn't born a Consumer Goods Editor--he started as a writer for Fool.com, became a Blog Editor, and now loves reading all the latest Consumer Goods news. If you want to read all the latest Consumer Goods news, follow him on Twitter @ChristmasReeth.