Final Glance: Big-box Retail companies
AP - Mon Jul 21, 5:02PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top big-box retail companies were down at the close of trading:
Comparable Sales Wars: Costco, Sam's Club, and Target
Dan Moskowitz, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Jul 21, 4:30PM CDT
Costco.com "Comps" refers to comparative sales at stores that have been open at least one year. By looking at comps opposed to revenue, we can determine product demand and customer loyalty at a particular retailer accurately. If we were to only...
Midday Glance: Big-box Retail companies
AP - Mon Jul 21, 12:19PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top big-box retail companies are down at 1 p.m.:
Early Glance: Big-box Retail companies
AP - Mon Jul 21, 10:38AM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top big-box retail companies are down at 10 a.m.:
Will Better Sales Boost Costco Wholesale's Bottom Line?
Adem Tahiri, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Jul 21, 9:00AM CDT
Costco Wholesale reported strong June sales numbers on July 10. While the warehouse giant seems to be extending its lead on Wal-Mart's Sam's Club, some investors are still concerned by Costco's tight margins and recent earnings. While there is...
How the Job Market Should Impact Your Investments
Dan Moskowitz, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Jul 21, 6:00AM CDT
Walmart.com The job market provides important hints on the near-term outlook for investors. If one age demographic is seeing job growth, then a retailer which targets that demographic could see a tailwind. If another age demographic is performing...
3 Things You Didn't Know Costco Sold
Daniel Jones, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Jul 20, 11:00AM CDT
Source: Costco When the idea of Costco Wholesale comes to mind, the most frequent images to enter the imagination might be that 40-pack box of 8-oz Great Northern Popcorn you can get for $42.99, or a 48-oz tub of Folgers Coffee Classic Roast...
1 Big Reason Why Costco Dominates Its Peers
Dan Moskowitz, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Jul 20, 7:19AM CDT
Wikimedia.org Side with a company that's dominating its peers. Costco Wholesale fits into this category, and the trend is likely to continue. Fortunately, the reasons for the likelihood of continued success are easy to understand. Current...
Rupert Murdoch Does Not Want HBO or CNN -- He Wants Wayne Enterprises
at The Street - Sun Jul 20, 7:00AM CDT
Murdoch's ambition is so strong, why stop at the boundary of reality? 'Superman,' 'Batman,' 'Justice League' -- owning those he can rule the world.
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.
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).