American Apparel May Have to Take CEO Back
When American Apparel ousted its CEO, the firing triggered a covenant on a $10 million loan that puts the loan into default. The board may have to take Dov Charney back to avoid the…
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Saying that it will strengthen the company's ability to protect stockholders, American Apparel announced on Saturday that the company has adopted a one-year stockholder rights plan.
Bed Bath & Beyond Simply Cannot Cure Its Woes, a Value Trap
When the stock market is near all-time highs, Bed Bath & Beyond managed to hit a 52-week low after its earnings miss and announcement of new share buybacks.
As Ikea Raises Minimum Wage, Pressure Grows for McDonald’s and Walmart
Ikea is one of the retailers and fast-food companies that recently decided to raise its minimum wage. McDonald's and Walmart remain the largest holdouts.
Bed, Bath & Beyond Falls Short Again
Bed, Bath & Beyond reported disappointing first-quarter fiscal 2014 earnings after markets closed Wednesday.
American Apparel Shares Rally 20%
American Apparel has hired an advisory firm to help it decide how to raise cash now that former CEO Charney is gone. Shares rallied 20%, but how long will enthusiasm last?
Top Retailers Using Social Media to Target Trends and Consumers
A new research report from Piper Jaffray highlights six top retail names exploiting Instagram and other top social media sites.
El Pollo Loco Files for Initial Public Offering
ElPolloLoco.comEl Pollo Loco is coming public. The casual dining food chain filed its paperwork with the Securities and Exchange Commission that will allow it to conduct an initial public offering. While the filing has…
Four Retail Stocks to Sell and Avoid
ThinkstockMorgan Stanley has restarted its coverage of the retail sector, with a very mixed fanfare among the key retailers in America. What is interesting is how some of the stocks were given new Underweight…
Walgreen’s Misses Estimates, Promises Answer on Offshore Move
Walgreen reported third-quarter fiscal 2014 results before markets opened Tuesday morning and withdrew its fiscal 2016 goals in lieu of its impending merger with Alliance Boots.
Analysts Show Buyout Chances Remain Low at Lululemon
ThinkstockMany investors believe that stocks become cheap once they drop 50% from their peak. The problem is that a 50% off stock market sale does not mean that a company is cheap against the…
Dov Charney Will Ruin American Apparel
American Apparel is about to be torn to shreds by the battle against ousted CEO Dov Charney. The company's financial situation is precarious, and it cannot stand the distraction of a long legal battle.
Your Last and Final Warning on RadioShack
RadioShack shares traded under $1 on Friday. If you are a shareholder who is surprised about this, then about the only excuse would be is if your name is Rip Van Winkle.
Carl Icahn Wants Family Dollar Store Sale — Now
In a letter to Family Dollar's CEO following a dinner meeting on Thursday evening, Icahn said that it is "apparent that we have a strong difference of opinion as to the future of our…
With Stores in 16 Countries, Where Does Apple Go Next?
Apple has stores in 16 countries. If Apple's retail operations are to grow significantly, their footprint will need to grow beyond the countries where they are currently located.