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Stein Mart Inc. (SMRT)

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  • Nov. same-store sales (actual vs. Briefing.com estimate), update #1:ARO +7% vs. +10%.APP -11%... [View news story]
    These were terrible numbers, and again the market opened higher..... by the way, what is point of giving thumbs up or down. I was just... More »
    Comment by Ryu Mei Co
    Dec 3 09:50 am |
    Rating: 0 0
  • Nov. same-store sales (actual vs. Briefing.com estimate), update #1:ARO +7% vs. +10%.APP -11%... [View news story]
    Niner - the first number is actual, Y/Y. E.g. -2% means same-store sales were 2% lower than the same month a year ago. Month-on-month... More »
    Comment by SA Editor Eli Hoffmann
    Dec 3 08:47 am |
    Rating: 0 0
  • Nov. same-store sales (actual vs. Briefing.com estimate), update #1:ARO +7% vs. +10%.APP -11%... [View news story]
    Wow..This is precisely why it irritates me so much to read some of these garbage articles saying things like "....signs the economy is... More »
    Comment by Billy Ford
    Dec 3 08:33 am |
    Rating: +1 0
  • Nov. same-store sales (actual vs. Briefing.com estimate), update #1:ARO +7% vs. +10%.APP -11%... [View news story]
    These dismal performances tell us something about the state of the US economy.
    Comment by somecatchyphrase
    Dec 3 08:28 am |
    Rating: +1 -2
  • Nov. same-store sales (actual vs. Briefing.com estimate), update #1:ARO +7% vs. +10%.APP -11%... [View news story]
    wait until unemployement insurance runs out. wait until the 46% of people who lost their job and cashed out their 401k money runs... More »
    Comment by Jason Tillberg
    Dec 3 08:15 am |
    Rating: +3 -2
  • Nov. same-store sales (actual vs. Briefing.com estimate), update #1:ARO +7% vs. +10%.APP -11%... [View news story]
    Dillards same store sales down 11% Gap same store sales: flat American Eagle same store sales: down 2% Macy's same store sales: down... More »
    Comment by Papaswamp
    Dec 3 08:08 am |
    Rating: +2 -2
  • Nov. same-store sales (actual vs. Briefing.com estimate), update #1:ARO +7% vs. +10%.APP -11%... [View news story]
    As I stated in another comment... When does unemployment become a leading indicator? Looks like maybe sooner rather than later. Some... More »
    Comment by Papaswamp
    Dec 3 07:58 am |
    Rating: +2 -2
  • Nov. same-store sales (actual vs. Briefing.com estimate), update #1:ARO +7% vs. +10%.APP -11%... [View news story]
    ouch..... and the future market is going higher because of GE Comcast deal and BoA TARP pay back.
    Comment by Ryu Mei Co
    Dec 3 07:55 am |
    Rating: +1 -2
  • Nov. same-store sales (actual vs. Briefing.com estimate), update #1:ARO +7% vs. +10%.APP -11%... [View news story]
    I want to know actual vs. actual, month over month, year over year. I could give a rip about someones estimate
    Comment by Niner
    Dec 3 07:55 am |
    Rating: +2 -1
  • RIP: Retail Stores Closed in 2009 [View article]
    As mentioned by others, the figures are suspect. Are these gross closings, or net of openings? What about relocations? Closings can... More »
    Comment by satyr
    Nov 22 15:11 pm |
    Rating: 0 0
  • RIP: Retail Stores Closed in 2009 [View article]
    I agree with matthutch and swingtimer. FDO's business is booming. There are some winners in this recession. Also, SA should not allow... More »
    Comment by Genesis
    Nov 22 02:13 am |
    Rating: +1 0
  • RIP: Retail Stores Closed in 2009 [View article]
    I think Pep Boys (PBY) closed or sold off several outlets, but it's not listed.
    Comment by Roger Knights
    Nov 21 14:36 pm |
    Rating: 0 0
  • RIP: Retail Stores Closed in 2009 [View article]
    Despite your fine pedigrees boys, I suggest you go back to the black-tie party. There is No analysis here; not even an opinion regarding... More »
    Comment by SwingTimer
    Nov 20 16:01 pm |
    Rating: +1 -1
  • RIP: Retail Stores Closed in 2009 [View article]
    i don't know where these numbers came from but i'm skeptical. for example, it says that fdo closed 160 stores in 2009. i know this isn't... More »
    Comment by matthutch
    Nov 20 15:43 pm |
    Rating: +2 0
  • RIP: Retail Stores Closed in 2009 [View article]
    Thx for the list. That really brings some perspective.
    Comment by buoy
    Nov 20 09:24 am |
    Rating: 0 0