Want to Bet on the Future of Retail?

By Mark Reeth, Michael Finarelli, and Sean O'Reilly – Oct 10, 2013 at 2:43PM

NYSE: FDO.DL

Family Dollar Stores Inc.

Motley Fool's Consumer Goods team takes bets on some of the biggest companies in retail.

The Motley Fool Consumer Goods team has decided to put their money where their mouths are and place wagers on the future of some of the biggest names in retail. First, consumer goods analyst Michael Finarelli must decide if he thinks Safeway (NYSE: SWY) won't beat estimates later today, but is still up two weeks from now. Next, consumer goods analyst Sean O'Reilly has to figure out if he thinks Costco (COST 1.01%) can beat EPS estimates next quarter. Finally, Mike has to decide if he thinks Family Dollar (FDO.DL) can beat EPS estimates by at least $0.05 next quarter. Will the consumer goods analysts go three for three, or will they feel the keen sting of defeat?

Fool contributor Mark Reeth has no position in any stocks mentioned. Michael Finarelli has no position in any stocks mentioned. Sean O'Reilly has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends Costco Wholesale. The Motley Fool owns shares of Costco Wholesale. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.