retail

Sears Holdings Corp (NASDAQ: SHLD)'s years-long struggle in a tough retail environment culminated in the department store filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection this week. A Chapter 11 bankruptcy facilitates reorganization of a company through a plan to keep its business alive and pay...

With the retailer's stock down by about 30 percent since its second-quarter report in late August, investors should consider buying American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE: AEO), according to Citi. The Analyst Citi's Paul Lejuez upgraded American Eagle Outfitters from Neutral to Buy with a new...

Home improvement retailers remain Credit Suisse's best sector from a structural perspective, and the sell-side firm's expectations for earnings growth remain unchanged. Yet the firm said Wednesday that it sees less EPS upside over the next year versus current estimates, triggering a...

From a sell-off to a new brand name and the purchase of Kate Spade, Tapestry, Inc. (NYSE: TPR), formerly known as Coach, has had a year of transition. On Tuesday, the luxury apparel conglomerate picked up a new sell-side bull.  The Analyst Needham analyst Rick Patel upgraded Tapestry from...

Retail giant Walmart Inc (NYSE: WMT) announced Tuesday morning a revision to its full year 2019 guidance. What Happened Walmart on Tuesday is hosting its annual meeting for the investment community. Management detailed in a press release a revision of its full fiscal year 2019 EPS from a range of $...

Analysts urge investors to be optimistic of luxury jewelry retailer Tiffany & Co. (NYSE: TIF), based on significant long-term growth opportunity and a highly attractive valuation following upbeat investor meetings. The Analyst KeyBanc Capital Markets analyst Edward Yruma reiterated an...

Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASDAQ: LULU) received a sell-side upgrade Monday after a pullback in shares that Wedbush said is likely due to the market sell-off rather than a shift in company fundamentals.  The Analyst  Wedbush analyst Jen Redding upgraded Lululemon from ...

As retailer Sears Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: SHLD) approaches bankruptcy, Morgan Stanley is considering the ramifications on competitors like J.C. Penney Co. Inc. (NYSE: JCP). The Analyst Morgan Stanley analyst Kimberly Greenberger maintained an Equal-weight rating on J.C. Penney with a $1.50...

RH (NYSE: RH)'s financial profile has meaningfully improved, according to Stifel.  The Analyst Analyst John Baugh upgraded RH from Hold to Buy and raised the price target from $142 to $150. The Thesis RH’s strategy has been to increase retail square footage in an...

Struggling retailer Sears Holdings Corp (NASDAQ: SHLD) is reportedly one step closer towards filing for bankruptcy after being in business for 125 years. What Happened Sources close to the situation told The Wall Street Journal the parent company of Sears and Kmart hired the services of M-III...