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Retailers Try to Replicate Walmart's Pricing Success
Big chains like J.C. Penney and Lowe's are trying to wean sale-addicted customers off of sales in favor of everyday low pricing. It's the biggest shift in pricing in decades.
Wall Street Watch Friday: Zumiez Wipes Out
Skateboarding is all about keeping your balance and avoiding the always-embarrassing face-plant. But that's exactly what edgy teen apparel retailer Zumiez failed to do with Thursday afternoon's earnings report.
In Finding the Best Deals, Timing Is Everything
Savvy shoppers know that retail discounts have a rhythm and a flow. A new study provides insight to the best days, months and places to shop for the most online discounts.
Penney's Sales Keep Sliding as Customers Shun New Pricing Plan
Six months after J.C. Penney Co. launched a bold new pricing plan, customers still aren't buying it. The department store chain reported a bigger-than-expected loss and plummeting sales during the second quarter.
Stocks to Watch Thursday: Monster Energy Scares Its Shareholders
The worst thing about energy drinks is the letdown crash after the kick fades away. Well, Monster Beverage investors know the feeling. Shares of the energy drink company crashed after it posted disappointing quarterly results on Wednesday night.
Green Mountain Brews Up a Bitter Pot for Investors
Shares of Green Mountain Coffee Roasters crashed after an abysmal quarterly report Wednesday night. The company behind the Keurig coffeemaker and the single-service K-Cup failed to live up to its guidance, and its 2012 outlook is even more disappointing.
5 Reasons Best Buy Stockholders Should Dread Thursday
The holidays may have come and gone, but when Best Buy posts its quarterly earnings, it's going to very publicly relive them -- whether it wants to or not. Wall Street analysts are generally optimistic, but there reasons for investors to worry.
No Sale: Is Retail Really Giving Up Its Discount Events?
Constant sales have taught shoppers to distrust department store pricing. Can a more honest approach win them back?
Taco Bell's Doritos-Flavored Shells: Loco or Ingenioso?
The new iPad wasn't the only big thing to be unveiled last week: Taco Bell had a big launch, too -- a new taco shell that's made with Doritos nacho chips. Taco Bell is hoping consumers will scarf down "Doritos Locos Tacos" and drive a turnaround in its lackluster sales.
How J.C. Penney Just Might Transform the Way We Shop
New CEO Ron Johnson's plan to revamp J.C. Penney is seriously ambitious. No more coupons, almost no more sales, and a complete rethink of the department store model. So why does he think he can pull it off -- and with a chain that has lagged its rivals? Because maybe he can. Here's why:
5 Reasons You're Not Buying Video Games Anymore
The latest news on the video game front isn't pretty. Media tracker NPD Group's data reveals that industry sales plunged 21% last month. It's clear that the industry is undergoing a radical shift, but for investors, the more important issue is why.
Record Super Saturday Sales Signal a Consumer Rebound
Following a record Black Friday, retail sales hit new heights on Dec. 17 -- the penultimate shopping Saturday before Christmas and a day when retailers trot out themed promotions. It's a sign that many consumers have rebounded from the recession and unleashed their pent-up buying demand.
3 Holiday Predictions You Can Invest On
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.
Cyber Monday: A Big Deal at Real World Stores Too
For great deals on Cyber Monday, turn off the computer and go bargain-hunting in brick-and-mortar stores. Between retailers desperate to compete and websites starting sales earlier, e-commerece's big day is losing its online luster.