ANALYST INTERVIEW: A MEASURED LOOK AT SPECIALTY RETAIL u MARGARET WHITFIELD u STERNE, AGEE & LEACH, INC.

(AAP818) A MEASURED LOOK AT SPECIALTY RETAIL u MARGARET WHITFIELD u STERNE, AGEE & LEACH, INC.. Reviews the performance of the industry, and examines recent changes that have impacted companies in that sector. Topics discussed include competition, mergers and acquisitions, and the development of customer demand; and a number of companies are identified that are considered well positioned to succeed in the current market. Sector: Specialty Retail. Published date 9/7/09. Tickers featured: AEO, ARO, BKE, CHS, CWTR, GES, GPS, GYMB, JOSB, KSS, MW, PLCE, TGT. Complete text approximately 3000 words. Document # AAP818.

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