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Shares of J. Crew jumped 16% on Tuesday after the specialty retailer confirmed it was considering a $2.8 billion buyout offer. But some question whether J. Crew's $2.8 billion buyout was the best possible deal for investors.

Private equity firms are likely to buy retailer J. Crew Group for $43.50 a share or about $2.8 billion, though investors might balk at such a modest premium.

In the recession that has robbed retailers of profits and growth, J.Crew has somehow managed to shine -- in the latest third quarter, the store's revenue was up 14%. According to a recent article in Forbes Woman, J.Crew's success can be boiled down to one simple secret: it makes clothes women...

For the luxury retailers lucky enough to make it through the steep recession, business is looking good again. And investors should consider taking a look at their stocks ahead of what might turn out to be an unexpectedly strong holiday season for high-priced goods. On Wednesday, jeweler Tiffany...