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Department Stores Reveal Top Selling Valentine's Gifts
2:00PM 2/09/2012
If you've been dilly-dallying on buying something for your sweetheart this Valentine's Day, don't worry: Now that retailers know what the best-selling items are for the lovers' holiday this year, we can pass that information on to you.
The S&P 500's 10 Best-Performing Stocks of 2012 (So Far)
12:35PM 2/01/2012
First Solar, Netflix, Sears Holdings, Bank of America, Stocks in the News, Investment
The S&P 500 gained 4.4% in January, the biggest increase for that month in 15 years. But the 10 best performers in the index had share gains for the month from 27% to a whopping 77%. Which are these rising stars -- and which might have more room to rise? Read on:
Can 'The All American Store' Reverse Our Nation's Walmartization?
6:30AM 1/06/2012
By Rich Smith, The Motley Fool
Economy, Home Depot, Sears Holdings, Wal-Mart Stores, Lowe's Companies Inc, Retail
Walmart's conquest of of America embodies a decades-long drive toward the lowest common denominator, off-shoring jobs, maximizing profits and reducing quality. But is it a trend we can reverse? Deep in the heart of Ohio, a new store aims to try.
5 Big Retail Chains That Will Be Gone in 5 Years
2:00PM 1/04/2012
By Rick Aristotle Munarriz, The Motley Fool
Company News, Investing, Sears Holdings, Retail, Barnes & Noble, Best Buy, Radio Shack
Recently, we've bidden farewell to Borders, Circuit City and Linens 'n Things. Here are five more once-thriving chains that are probably doomed thanks to lousy management or just being in the wrong business at the wrong time.
How Sears Can Save Itself: Buy (and Sell) American
7:30AM 12/30/2011
By Rich Smith, The Motley Fool
Investing, JC Penney, Sears Holdings, Wal-Mart Stores, Target Corp, Costco, Retail
On Tuesday, Sears Holdings announced it would close as many as 120 Sears and Kmart stores after a holiday sales season in which it fell flat on its face. What Sears really needs is a new image -- an idea that will lure shoppers back. Could "Made in the USA" be it?
Is Sears Headed for Bankruptcy?
10:30AM 12/29/2011
By Rick Aristotle Munarriz, The Motley Fool
Company News, Investing, Sears Holdings, Wal-Mart Stores, Target Corp
Shares of Sears Holdings fell 27% Tuesday on news that the retailer would close as many as 120 poorly performing Sears and Kmart stores -- an unusually harsh response to a cost-cutting measure. Clearly, investors are concerned that the problems run much deeper -- and they're right to worry.
Bad Holiday Sales Leads to Sears, Kmart Store Closings
9:42AM 12/27/2011
Sears Holdings on Tuesday reported a sharp drop in holiday sales compared to a year ago, and said the results will force it to close 100 to 120 Sears and Kmart stores. The company said the stores to be closed have yet to be identified.
3 Holiday Predictions You Can Invest On
7:00AM 12/12/2011
By Rick Aristotle Munarriz, The Motley Fool
Investing, Sears Holdings, Apple, Wal-Mart Stores, Amazon.com, Retail
It's going to be another interesting holiday shopping season as retailers jockey for position for the seasonal spending sprees. Where will buyers go? What will they buy? Let me go out on a limb and predict a few things.
When Sears and Kmart were merged into Sears Holdings by Eddie Lampert, it looked like he had a reasonable plan to reinvigorate the two battered retailers. What went wrong? Just about everything.
Online Shopping Emergency? Please Hold for a Human
6:00AM 12/03/2011
By Selena Maranjian, The Motley Fool
Technology, Hewlett-Packard, Dell, JC Penney, Macy's, Nordstrom, Sears Holdings, Sony, Apple, Target Corp, Amazon.com, Retail, Best Buy, Consumer Ally
Millions of holiday shoppers aiming to avoid the crowds are headed online. But not all retailers do e-commerce with ease -- especially if you have questions and need help from a customer service representative. Which chains respond fast -- and which don't? We have the answers.
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