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Ann Taylor Dresses for Success with a New Wardrobe
Excerpt from the InvestorGuide.com Stock of the Day on 11/20/2009

AnnTaylor Stores Corporation, a women's clothing chain, reported a $2.1 million third quarter profit today. This news may sound relatively run-of-the-mill on the surface, but it is particularly exciting for investors considering that Ann Taylor posted a $13.4 million loss just a year ago. The retail sector in general has been rather stagnant because of the slumping economy. Consumers seem to be tightening their budgets and cutting back on leisure expenses. Women, especially ones with families, tend to be more inclined to make family purchases before personal ones. Even with all these obstacles in play, how was Ann Taylor able to generate a profit?

A big contributing factor in Ann Taylor's turnaround has been its recent corporate strategy. Ann Taylor revaluated its branding position and realized that it needed a change. The women's apparel retailer is traditionally associated with "career" clothing. However, this type of clothing has been difficult to sell with the economy under so much stress lately. As a result, Ann Taylor has worked hard to reposition itself as more than just a professional attire clothing store. The initial rollout of the Loft's more casual and trendy clothing line generated a very positive response from Ann Taylor consumers, and has been very encouraging for the corporation. Ann Taylor is really making an effort to distance itself from the career clothing stereotype. The female clothing retailer does not plan to stop selling its more traditional collection styles, but it is aiming to diversify its product line. With this is in mind, Ann Taylor has decided to make its new, casual autumn line the focal point for its fourth quarter collection. Ann Taylor has been spotlighting the more casual clothing in its store display windows while also flooding fashion magazines with advertisements. More >


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Eddie Bauer Files for Bankruptcy for the Second Time
Excerpt from the InvestorGuide.com Stock of the Day on 6/18/2009

In this economy, we are well aware that many retail stores are facing intense hurdles, working hard just to keep their business afloat. Some companies have managed to surprise us, while others have folded under the pressure. Unfortunately for Eddie Bauer, they are one company that was not able to make it through unscathed; the company announced yesterday that they were filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Chapter 11 bankruptcy, however, does not mean the end of the trail for this outdoor clothing chain; the company still has options, and hope for recovery. The company has overcome obstacles in the past - but can they do it again? More >

Crocs Loss Far from Comfortable or Trendy
Excerpt from the InvestorGuide.com Stock of the Day on 11/13/2008

On Wednesday, Crocs posted a very abysmal earnings situation. It is known that the clothing sector and the major airlines sector are usually the first to be punished in times of recessionary economies so the lowered earnings was to be expected. What exactly did they report in their earnings statement? Was their earnings decrease attributable solely to the economic times? Earnings aside, is there still a possibility for this stock to bounce back from this report? More >

Nike Records Strong First Quarter
Excerpt from the InvestorGuide.com Stock of the Day on 9/25/2008

Nike Inc. (NKE: Charts, News, Offers) reports it was "pleased" with its first quarter results even though profit levels decreased from last year's quarter. However, Nike also noted that if last year's one-time tax benefit is excluded from the quarter, profit actually rose 10%. Excluding the tax gain, the world's largest athletic footwear and apparel company saw its sales increase 17% as well. Nike is upbeat and optimistic about the quarter, and hopes to build off of this positive momentum. So how has this Oregon based shoe company been able to outrun the woes of Wall Street? More >

V.F. (VFC) Upgrades

Date
Analyst
Old Rating
New Rating
09/03/2008
Credit Suisse
Neutral
Outperform
03/12/2008
Thomas Weisel
Marketweight
Overweight on valuation
01/09/2008
Lazard Capital
Hold
Buy
06/16/2006
UBS
Buy
Neutral
08/17/2005
UBS
Buy
N/A

V.F. (VFC) Downgrades

Date
Analyst
Old Rating
New Rating
04/29/2009
Susquehanna
Positive
Neutral
12/06/2006
Citigroup
Buy
N/A
07/18/2006
Lazard Capital Markets
Hold
Buy
04/17/2006
Prudential Equity
Neutral Weight
Overweight
10/24/2005
UBS
Neutral
N/A

V.F. (VFC) New Coverage

Date
Analyst
Rating
06/04/2008
Baird
Outperform
01/24/2008
Davenport
Buy
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