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The Motley Fool April 6, 2006 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Martha Meets Macy's Martha Stewart is set to roll out a new line of housewares at Macy's next year. But who knows how finicky tastes will turn between now and then? Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool April 6, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Has Pier 1's Ship Come In? Investors seem to think that new steps will turn this business around. But March comps make it clear that there's still more work to do.
The Motley Fool April 6, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Rite Aid Regains Respectability The pharmacy's slow, steady turnaround may not be enough. There have been so many dilutive financing events that it's no longer clear whether common equity shareholders will gain enough bang to compensate for the risk.
The Motley Fool April 6, 2006 Jeremy MacNealy	Christopher & Banks Is Taking Inventory Inventory and evolution make up the retailer's strategy for 2006. But investors will want to continue monitoring its comps growth in the quarters ahead to see whether it can move this metric back into positive territory after inventories are brought up to adequate levels.
The Motley Fool April 5, 2006 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Under Wal-Mart's Hood Sometimes you have to get dirty to come up clean. Until Wal-Mart wins that huge gray-area camp of supporters in the middle, it will have to deal with a country that consists mostly of indifferent spectators watching two thin opposing camps duke it out.
The Motley Fool April 4, 2006 Nathan Parmelee	Still a Discount at TJX Looking to reshape ailing brands, TJX plans to cut spending. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool April 4, 2006 Brian Gorman	Wal-Mart in Cultural Crossfire Wal-Mart has put a lot of effort into revamping its image in the face of some consumers' criticism. But now the company may be confronting an issue that won't be quite so easy to handle, as it faces protests for selling "Brokeback Mountain" DVDs. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool April 4, 2006 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Less Blue at Best Buy Best Buy's announcement that it would eliminate 300 corporate jobs is not a sign of retreat. If anything, it's more of a redirection. With moves like this, the retailer may become an even better buy for investors.
Managed Care March 2006	Wal-Mart Announces Better Insurance Package For Part-Time Workers Wal-Mart announced that it will reduce the two-year waiting period for part-time workers to qualify for benefits.
The Motley Fool March 31, 2006 Rich Duprey	Casual Male's Heavier Profits "Big and tall" hasn't meant fat and profitable for Casual Male, but its turnaround seems to be on track these days. An investment in this specialty retailer might eventually result in a plus-sized portfolio.
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