Merrill Lynch Sees Kroger Multiple Expansion Over Walmart and Target
A Merrill Lynch analyst has raised his rating on grocery giant Kroger, citing an improving comparable sales outlook and growth in natural and organic and fresh foods.
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If you have followed the RadioShack saga for very long, you may be less surprised than those who think a turnaround is possible to hear that RadioShack looks to be running out of cash.
Icahn ‘Extremely Pleased’ With Family Dollar’s Acquisition
When Dollar Tree announced that it would acquire competitor Family Dollar Stores for a cool $8.5 billion, there was no word from activist investor Carl Icahn, who owns more than 9% of the stock.
Is El Pollo Loco Riding Chipotle’s Wave?
Whether El Pollo Loco can eventually grow into a chain that rivals the size of Chipotle Mexican Grill will take time to learn.
Where Does Icahn Stand in the Dollar Tree, Family Dollar Merger?
Discount store operator Dollar Tree has entered a definitive merger agreement with Family Dollar Stores under which the former will acquire the latter.
Have Investors Had Enough of Jeff Bezos Walmarting Business?
Amazon.com has been one of the greatest growth stories of the current generation. The problem is that all of this growth just hasn't ever equated to significant profits.
RadioShack Could Be Delisted From NYSE
RadioShack's stock has traded below $1 so long that it has received notice from the New York Stock Exchange that its shares may be delisted. The notice likely will cause investors to drive the…
Starbucks Introduces Its 2015 Earnings and Sales Outlook
courtesy of Starbucks Corp.Starbucks Corp. (NASDAQ: SBUX) has announced its third quarter earnings its fiscal 2014. Howard Schultz and friends reported that adjusted earnings were $0.67 per share and revenue grew %11 to $4.2…
Walmart Employees Group Cites Simon’s Leadership Failures
A labor group made up of employees of Walmart has been pushing the company for nearly two years to raise its minimum annual wage for full-time employees to $25,000.
Workers Won’t Miss Walmart U.S. Chief Bill Simon
When Wal-Mart named Doug McMillon to replace retiring CEO Mike Duke eight months ago, it was only a matter of time before Walmart U.S. chief Bill Simon left in search of greener pastures.
RadioShack CEO Should Not Join American Apparel Board
The CEO of one of the worst-run retailers in American is joining the board of another company in the same category. Joseph Magnacca of RadioShack is among the new board members of American Apparel.
El Pollo Loco Sets IPO Terms, Remains Above Original Estimates
ElPolloLoco.comEl Pollo Loco Holdings has set its formal terms for an initial public offering (IPO). Be advised that these terms can change before the formal IPO, literally up until the final hours ahead of…
Why Does J.C.Penney Have 42 Stores in New York?
Since J.C. Penney loses money, it stands to reason that many of its locations cost the beleaguered retailer large sums to keep open, while others make money.
PetSmart Stock Price Diverges From Fundamentals
PetSmart may be trading more on outside forces than it is off of fundamentals. That is the take of Bank of America Merrill Lynch at any rate.
Tracy Morgan’s Lawsuit Against Walmart Cites Failed Technology
The speeding tractor-trailer big rig owned by Walmart that last month collided with a limo occupied by comedian Tracy Morgan was equipped with a collision-avoidance system that allegedly failed to function.