Target’s Digital Aggression Is Likely to Pay Off
Dan Moskowitz, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Jul 17, 4:30PM CDT
Target.com We're now entering the era of digital retail. This doesn't just mean online sales, it means mobile sales as well. And if you think this trend is old, then you're mistaken. For instance, the digital sales of Target only represent...
Will Costco's (COST) Positive Comps Reverse Earnings Miss? - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jul 17, 3:25PM CDT
Having delivered comparable-store sales growth consistently, Costco (COST) is well positioned in the warehouse club industry.
Midday Glance: Big-box Retail companies
AP - Thu Jul 17, 12:19PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top big-box retail companies are mixed at 1 p.m.:
Early Glance: Big-box Retail companies
AP - Thu Jul 17, 9:28AM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top big-box retail companies are down at 10 a.m.:
Is Costco's Growth Unstoppable?
Daniel Jones, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Jul 17, 8:30AM CDT
Source: Costco On July 10, Costco Wholesale reported sales metrics for the month of June. In spite of other retailers lamenting increasing competition and adverse weather, Costco managed to exhibit significant top line growth year-over-year....
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Tesla Motors, Ford Motor, China Automotive Systems, Costco Wholesale and Target
PR Newswire - Thu Jul 17, 8:30AM CDT
Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include the Tesla Motors, Inc. (Nasdaq:TSLA-Free Report), Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:F-Free Report), China Automotive Systems Inc. (Nasdaq:CAAS-Free Report), Costco Wholesale Corporation (Nasdaq:COST-Free Report) and Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT-Free Report).
Costco Dominates Warehouse Retail on Decent Comparable Sales - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jul 16, 3:00PM CDT
Costco Wholesale (COST) looks unfazed by the soft recovery in U.S. economy. The company has managed to keep an upbeat note and sustain its sales momentum amid heightened competition to grab a bigger share of the market.
Costco Wholesale Corporation Is Still on the Rise
Adam Levine-Weinberg, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Jul 16, 12:03PM CDT
Costco Wholesale Corporation has kept investors' favor during the past 10 years by posting fairly consistent sales and earnings growth. Aside from a slight dip during the Great Recession, Costco's revenue has been on a steep upward trajectory. ...
Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights: Walgreen, Costco Wholesale, Rite Aid and Zumiez
PR Newswire - Wed Jul 16, 8:30AM CDT
Today, Zacks Equity Research discusses the Retail, including Walgreen Co. (NYSE:WAG-Free Report), Costco Wholesale Corp. (Nasdaq:COST-Free Report), Rite Aid Corp. (NYSE:RAD-Free Report) and Zumiez Inc. (Nasdaq:ZUMZ-Free Report).
US retail sales tick up 0.2 percent in June
By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER - AP - Tue Jul 15, 8:32AM CDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. retail sales increased slightly in June, evidence that consumers remain cautious despite steady job gains this year.
Retail Begins Picking It Up - Zacks Analyst Interviews
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Jul 15, 2:03AM CDT
Retail Begins Picking It Up - Zacks Analyst Interviews
Retail Begins Picking It Up - Industry Outlook
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Jul 15, 2:03AM CDT
Retail Begins Picking It Up - Industry Outlook
Costco Rises as Comps Surpass Expectations - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Jul 14, 5:18PM CDT
Shares of Costco (COST) rose marginally by 0.1% following comparable-store sales results for June, the five weeks ended Jul 6, 2014, that bettered analysts' expectations.
Costco's Global Expansion... With a Twist
Dan Moskowitz, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Jul 14, 5:00PM CDT
Source: Costco.com. Costco Wholesale is a rare breed in the retail world today. It's one of the few physical retailers delivering consistent revenue and net income growth. Over the past five years, revenue and net income have grown at 53.46%...
Analyzing Whole Foods Market's Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, And Threats
Jayson Derrick, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Jul 14, 12:28PM CDT
Whole Foods Market has established itself as a brand that offers top-quality organic and natural food. This should bode well for the company, as natural and organic food sales are estimated to expand at a rate of 16% through 2020 given favorable...
Buckle's June Comps Up 0.7% - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Jul 14, 11:20AM CDT
The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) reported a 0.7% year-over-year increase in comps for the five weeks ended Jul 5, 2014.
Why Is Google Investing Half a Billion Dollars in Shopping Express?
Alvaro Campos, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Jul 13, 2:00PM CDT
Aware of Amazon.com taking away a significant portion of its product searches, Google has decided to invest heavily in its same-day delivery service, Shopping Express. The search engine giant recently set aside $500 million to fuel this...
Is Wal-Mart Outdated? The Minimum Wage Battle Highlights Costco's Modern Business Model
Ted Cooper, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Jul 13, 12:07PM CDT
The minimum wage battle is heating up again and the outcome will have important consequences for shareholders of Costco Wholesale and Wal-Mart Stores . In February, President Obama issued an executive order to raise federal contractor pay to at...