Retail store industry

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Profits are slowing in the retail industry in 1995, due to high promotion levels and and erratic same-store sales. Large item sales and low wage growth are also affecting retail earnings. Consolidation is continuing industry-wide, especially among larger department stores, such as Federated, Macy's, and Wal-Mart. Retail stocks are volatile and investors need to watch Beta trends and other measures before investment.

Author: Debbas, Paul E., Sirois, Craig, Cohen, David R., Schlein, Milton, Moran, Charles C., Kalin, Robert, Malhotra, Vik, Rindos, Michael J., Mook, Bradley L., Egan, Robert

Publisher: Value Line Publishing, Inc.
Publication Name: The Value Line Investment Survey (Part 3 - Ratings & Reports)
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0042-2401
Year: 1995

Retail Store Chains, Chain stores, DG, FD, KSS, MA, JCP, CLD, BLE, FMY, MFI, MST, PCCW, SME, VEN

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Retail store industry

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Retail stores reported weaker 1st qtr earnings in 1995, mainly due to higher interest rates and layoffs. Increased debt service, interest rates, and job insecurity could also lower retail sales in the rest of 1995 and for 1996. Several retail chains, such as Wal-Mart, are opening new stores, however. Retail industry stocks are cyclical and, with exceptions such as Wal-Mart and Kohl's, will underperform the market.

Author: Debbas, Paul E., Sirois, Craig, Cohen, David R., Schlein, Milton, Moran, Charles C., Tucker, Timothy F., Kalin, Robert, Malhotra, Vik, Rindos, Michael J., Egan, Robert M., Mook, Bradley L.

Publisher: Value Line Publishing, Inc.
Publication Name: The Value Line Investment Survey (Part 3 - Ratings & Reports)
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0042-2401
Year: 1995

Department Stores, Department Store Chains, DOLR

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Subjects list: Economic aspects, Finance, Retail industry, Retail trade, Wal-Mart Stores Inc., WMT, Kmart Holding Corp., Sears, Roebuck and Co., S, J.C. Penney Corporation Inc., Dollar General Corp., Family Dollar Stores Inc., Hudson's Bay Co., Kohl's Corp., May Department Stores Co., Nordstrom Inc., ShopKo Stores Inc., Target Corp., CNS, FDO, KM, SKO, Foot Locker Inc., Z, Macy's Inc., Big Lots Inc., Neiman Marcus Group Inc., DH, Caldor Corp., NOBE, Bradlees Inc., Mac Frugal's Bargains - Close-outs Inc., Dillard Inc., DDS, Fred Meyer Inc., Jacobson Stores Inc., Mercantile Stores Company Inc., Price Costco Inc., Service Merchandise Company Inc., Venture Stores Inc., JCBS

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Retail store industry

Retail store industry