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- Whole Foods in a Whole Lot of Trouble
- Geezeo.com submits: Whole Foods (NASDAW: WFMI) is the worst performing supermarket chain in 2008, according to Geezeo’s Main Street Spending Index. Whole Foods has had a cult like following amongst upscale urban professionals. Aspirational shoppers even mocked their own spending by nicknaming Whole Foods: “Whole Paycheck”. Given the...
- External links 2008-11-13
- Cheesecake Factory Drops in Sales, Still Makes a Profit
- Geezeo.com submits: Following the financial and automotive industries problems, good corporate governance could be considered by many today to be an oxymoron. It was announced recently, however, that the fourth quarter earnings for the restaurant chain The Cheesecake Factory (NASDAQ: CAKE) might show at least...
- External links 2009-02-17
- Starbucks' Path to Longevity
- Geezeo.com submits: A cup of coffee is a cup of coffee, or isn't it? On Tuesday Starbucks Corp. (NASDAQ:SBUX) announced a new product to help them compete better in the market. As this article reports, "Starbucks unveils Via instant coffee", it is entering...
- External links 2009-02-19
- Regal Entertainment Looks Well Positioned to Expand on Profitability
- Geezeo.com submits: With the economic situation on everyone’s minds these days, it should come as no surprise that the theatre operator Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE:RGC) is feeling the pinch as well. As recently reported in an article last week, ”Regal profit misses expectations, shares ...
- External links 2009-02-23
- Department Stores Beat Analysts Predictions, But Still Suffer Slowdown
- Geezeo.com submits: Last quarter's results show that the department store retailers are still earning profits. Nordstrom’s (NYSE:JWN) profit dropped, which comes as no surprise given the economic situation and retailers will likely continue to be affected by the drop in consumer confidence until the ...
- External links 2009-02-25
- Cracker Barrel Beats Street Predictions
- Geezeo.com submits: Although the last quarter was full of firms seeing drops in spending, there were firms that did well. An example of such a firm would be Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (NASDAQ:CBRL), whose recent profit declaration showed that the firm’s earnings per...
- External links 2009-02-27
- Expect AutoZone to Prosper
- Geezeo.com submits: Last month in the story "Winners in Automotive Retail", the strong market for replacement automobile parts was discussed. Recent reports on AutoZone's (NYSE:AZO) February data, as well as the recent report on the firm's last quarter results, "AutoZone profit beats estimates; shares rise",...
- External links 2009-03-04
- What Consumers Are Still Willing to Spend on
- Geezeo.com submits: With consumers scaling back big purchases this year, you would think that specialty retailers would be affected by drops in revenue as well. February's MSSI data, however, shows that this is not necessarily the case. Looking at three of these retailers in more detail highlight the issues,...
- External links 2009-03-09
- How Are Fast Food Restaurants Faring?
- Geezeo.com submits: The restaurant business is always fought on the margins, but how have several oft-frequented chains doing in this economic environment? MSSI data on spending at restaurants IHOP, subsidiary of DineEquity (NYSE: DIN), Burger King (NYSE: BKC), Doctor’s Associates’ Subway and family-owned Sbarro...
- External links 2009-03-17
- Wal-Mart Not Immune to Crisis, But Still Best Option for Cash Strapped Consumers
- Geezeo.com submits: MSSI statistics from this month show that even behemoth Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT), is not immune to significant swings in consumer spending, comparing the retailer with its competitor Target (NYSE:TGT). Through February data average Geezeo user spending per month has fallen overall...
- External links 2009-03-18
- Home Depot, Lowe's Following Positive Construction Trends
- Geezeo.com submits: February’s large rise in new home starts means good news for firm’s The Home Depot (NYSE: WMT) and Lowe’s (NYSE: LOW). Data from the MSSI observed on March 18, show that the average spending at both these retailers has risen as well. At The Home...
- External links 2009-03-21
- Spending Drops at CKE Restaurants, Jack in the Box
- Geezeo.com submits: Frugality may be back in vogue, but February’s numbers at two fast food chains show that American consumers are still choosy when it comes to their food. MSSI statistics covering the Carl Jr’s, owned by CKE Restaurants, Inc (NYSE: CKR) and Jack in...
- External links 2009-03-25
- Kohl's Corporation: Positioning Itself for Success
- Geezeo.com submits: Despite the bleak expectations for the US retail sector in 2009 overall, firms that position themselves well will be able to succeed. An example of such a firm appears to be the department store retailer Kohl's Corporation (NYSE: KSS). ...
- External links 2009-03-30
- Abercrombie's 2009 Strategy Yields Favorable Results
- Geezeo.com submits: After a disappointing December, MSSI spending data for January shows the clothing retailer Abercrombie & Fitch Co. ANF started the new year off well. Average monthly spending rebounded to be only 10% down compared with October figures, indicating that the firm's market share...
- External links 2009-02-17
- In Recession CVS Seems Better Positioned Than Walgreen
- Geezeo.com submits: Retailers CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS) and Walgreen Co. (NYSE: WAG) both experienced lower sales in January compared with December numbers. January saw the average monthly spending among Geezeo users fall 18% at Walgreen stores, compared to only a 4.92% decrease at...
- External links 2009-02-10
- eBay's Weakening Bid
- Geezeo.com submits: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE HE ...
- External links 2008-11-19
- Barnes & Noble Beating up Borders?
- Geezeo.com submits: Customer spend at big book retailer Barnes & Noble (NYSE: BKS) is up 11% since April 2008 while chief rival, Borders (NYSE:BGP), is down 4%. This, according to new Main Street Spending Index (MSSI) compiled by Geezeo, a personal finance Web site that helps consumers...
- External links 2008-11-20
- Costco: Economic Climate Fueling More Bargain Shoppers
- Geezeo.com submits: Costco (NASDAQ: COST) knows how to get their customer to spend money and come back for more. The spending trends are particularly revealing when compared to competitor, BJ's Wholesale (NYSE: BJS). People visit Costco more. On average, customers visited Costco 2.8 times/month from January...
- External links 2008-11-21
- Rumors of Best Buy’s Demise Are Greatly Exaggerated
- Geezeo.com submits: Best Buy (NYSE: BBY) recently slashed their revenue and profit forecast based on huge swings in consumer purchasing behavior. Don’t expect this to be much more than a small blip for Best Buy/ Although there may be less people shopping at Best Buy, given the economy. those...
- External links 2008-11-25
- The Gap's Resurgence: Great Start to the Holiday Season
- Geezeo.com submits: Spending is up significantly at the Gap’s (NYSE: GPS) two main properties; the Gap store and Old Navy. Customer’s monthly spend grew 28.5% in November, 2008 compared to last November, according to Geezeo’s Main Street Spending Index (MSSI). Geezeo users spent and average of $111.42 in November,...
- External links 2008-12-02
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