The Clearance Store Rules Cheapskate America
at The Street - Sat Aug 23, 8:30AM CDT
Nordstrom Rack, Ross, T.J. Maxx and Marshall's continue to grow as value-focused shoppers flee discount stores. Department stores should be taking notes.
Toys 'R' Us Bondholders Form Group to Seek Covenant Relief
at The Street - Fri Aug 22, 11:02AM CDT
Certain bondholders of Toys 'R' Us have formed a group to seek covenant modifications with a goal of making refinancing for the retailer easier.
Why J.C. Penney (JCP) Could Be Positioned for a Surge? - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Aug 22, 7:44AM CDT
J.C. Penney's stock not only has a decent short-term momentum, but it is seeing solid activity on the earnings estimate revision front as well, suggesting that it could be a solid choice for investors.
Post-Earnings Review - J.C. Penney
PR Newswire - Fri Aug 22, 7:20AM CDT
Investor-Edge.com has issued free post-earnings review on J.C. Penney Company Inc. (NYSE: JCP) as the company featured in the headlines on Thursday, August 14, 2014, after reporting its Q2 2014 financial results. J.C. Penney Co. Inc.'s same store sale in Q2 2014 improved 6.0% Q-o-Q, highlighting a third consecutive quarter-over-quarter growth. The company's gross margin also improved 640 basis points on Y-o-Y and 290 basis points sequentially in the second quarter of 2014. Our free coverage report can be accessed at:
Williams-Sonoma's West Elm Brand Widens Reach in Oklahoma - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Aug 21, 6:20PM CDT
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM) recently announced the opening of another West Elm store in Tulsa, OK.
Nordstrom Opens New Rack Stores in New Jersey, Virginia - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Aug 21, 4:15PM CDT
With its store expansion in full swing, Nordstrom Inc. (JWN) announced its latest plans to introduce one Nordstrom Rack store each in New Jersey and Virginia.
Sears' Struggle Continues As Q2 Loss Widens
at Investor's Business Daily - Thu Aug 21, 12:18PM CDT
As Sears pushes its loyalty program and online purchases, widespread weakness led by consumer electronics sales dragged the retailer deeper in the red in the third quarter. The department store chain lost $3 per share, excluding items, compared with...
Athleticwear Picks Up Pace In Fashion, Boosts Stocks
at Investor's Business Daily - Wed Aug 20, 2:57PM CDT
All glammed up with flashy colors and trendy styles, athleticwear is building muscle in the fashion world. And brands on the IBD 50 list of top stocks are among the companies seeing shapely results. Yoga pants, leggings, sweatshirts, tank tops --...
The TJX Companies (TJX) Jumps: Stock Moves 8.7% Higher - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Aug 20, 7:37AM CDT
The TJX Companies, Inc. (TJX) was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise nearly 9% on the day.
'Fast Money' Recap: Building on a Housing Recovery
at The Street - Wed Aug 20, 4:00AM CDT
The trading panel looked at Home Depot, home builders and Apple.
Williams-Sonoma Opens West Elm Store in Kansas City - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Aug 19, 5:10PM CDT
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM) recently announced the opening of a new West Elm retail store in Kansas City, MO.
Watch for JC Penney to Potentially Pullback After Gaining 3.85% Yesterday
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Aug 19, 3:47PM CDT
JC Penney (NYSE:JCP) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $9.93 to a high of $10.44. Yesterday, the shares gained 3.9%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $10.14 on volume of 49.0 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
JC Penney Rises 3.85% on Heavy Volume: Watch For Potential Pullback
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Aug 19, 3:46PM CDT
JC Penney (NYSE:JCP) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $9.93 to a high of $10.44. Yesterday, the shares gained 3.9%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $10.14 on volume of 49.0 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
How Are Department Stores Faring in 2014?
Andrew Marder, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Aug 19, 12:17PM CDT
Back to school is already here, and Black Friday and the holiday shopping season are both just around the corner -- sorry to be the bearer of bad news. While that may mean stress and suffering for shoppers and their pocketbooks, it means big sales...
5 Things J.C. Penney Company's Management Wants You to Know
Rich Duprey, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Aug 19, 9:30AM CDT
Sunny days ahead for the department store retailer. A year ago analysts were debating how long it would be before J.C. Penney finally succumbed. The department store chain was issuing press releases denying media reports that its financing had...
JC Penney (JCP) Crosses Pivot Point Resistance at $10.04
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Aug 19, 8:59AM CDT
Shares of JC Penney (NYSE:JCP) have bullishly opened above the pivot of $9.71 today and have reached the first resistance level of $10.04. Analysts will be watching for a cross of the next upside pivot targets of $10.21 and $10.71.
4 Huge Stocks to Trade (or Not)
at The Street - Mon Aug 18, 10:58AM CDT
Here's how to trade some of the most active stocks on the market today.
Cramer: Nordstrom's Unsettling Call
at The Street - Mon Aug 18, 10:41AM CDT
It seems the Web site will keep cannibalizing those valuable stores.
Sozzi: J.C. Penney's Surprise
at The Street - Mon Aug 18, 10:15AM CDT
The retailer actually delivered above guidance.
Why J.C. Penney (JCP) Stock Continues to Rise Today
at The Street - Mon Aug 18, 10:05AM CDT
J.C. Penney (JCP) continued to rise Monday after the department store chain's second-quarter earnings beat analysts' expectations.