Retailing

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The Motley Fool November 14, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Big Boxes, Big Profits at Lowe's Investors, remember that not all retail is the same. Forget the housing bubble nonsense, and appreciate a stalwart grower for what it is.
The Motley Fool November 14, 2005 Rich Duprey	Escala's Smart Acquisitions The collectibles company continues to grow on the strength of buyouts that play to its strengths. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool November 14, 2005 Rich Smith	Foolish Forecast: Borders' Scary Story Over the past 12 months, the book seller has incurred $161 million in capital expenditures -- 55% more than it racked up in the 12 months previous. As a result, free cash flow has declined to $65 million from $90 million during the same time periods.
The Motley Fool November 11, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Where's the Pep, Boys? In the highly competitive market for auto parts, the retailer is making life harder for itself with a bad business model. Investors, take note.
National Real Estate Investor November 1, 2005 Matt Valley	Downsizing Grocery Stores: A Recipe for Success? By downsizing to 35,000 or 40,000 sq. ft., and removing duplicate product from store shelves, traditional grocers can offer convenience for hurried shoppers. Despite risks associated with necessity retail, real estate investors remain bullish.
National Real Estate Investor November 1, 2005 Joe Gose	An Appetite for Risk After a decade of relentless, price-driven competition, supercenter grocers have seized nearly 17% of the national market, and the supermarket chains that anchor most neighborhood centers have lost their guaranteed drawing power. Yet investors continue to pour money into them.
The Motley Fool November 10, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Staying on Target The No. 2 discount retailer continues to hit its growth marks. Using an earnings-based approach, the stock looks more or less fairly valued. You can buy it here and probably get a pretty decent return over the long haul.
The Motley Fool November 10, 2005 Salim Haji	Distractions at Whole Foods Though good numbers continue at the grocer, recent announcements raise questions about driving long-term shareholder value.
The Motley Fool November 9, 2005 Nathan Parmelee	Destination: Limited Brands The company is counting on a number of new brands to drive future growth. There is a very good business here, with a history of delivering value to shareholders through capital gains and dividends.
The Motley Fool November 9, 2005 Steven Mallas	CVS Needs Rx for Cash The drugstore chain has the prescription for earnings growth, but investors need to keep an eye on free cash flow.
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