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We analyze 50+ North American retailers (see list below). But, we focus our most diligent research efforts on the 12-15 most probable EPS divergence opportunities.  Typically, these opportunities arise when our 3-12 month EPS outlook materially differs from the consensus.

SPECIALTY APPAREL
American Eagle (AEO)         
Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF)
Ann Taylor (ANN)
Aeropostale (ARO)
Bebe (BEBE)
Cache (CACH)
Charlotte Russe (CHIC)
Chico’s (CHS)
Casual Male (CMRG)
Cato Corp (CTR)
Citi Trends (CTRN)
Coldwater Creek (CWTR)
The Gap (GPS)
Gymboree (GYMB)
Hot Topic (HOTT)
J Crew Group (JCG)
New York & Co (NWY)
Children’s Place (PLCE)
Pacific Sunwear (PSUN)
Talbots (TLB)
Tween Brands (TWB)
Urban Outfitters (URBN)
Volcom (VLCM)
Wet Seal (WTSLA)
Zumiez (ZUMZ)

 

Specialty Hardlines
Bombay (BBA)  
Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY)
Cost Plus (CPWM)
Guitar Center (GTRC)
Hibbett Sports (HIBB)
Kirkland’s (KIRK)
Linens N’ Things (ex-LIN)
Pier 1 (PIR)   
Restoration Hardware (RSTO)
Sharper Image (SHRP)
Tuesday Morning (TUES)
Williams-Sonoma (WSM)

 

Department / Discount
J.C. Penney (JCP)
Nordstrom (JWN)
Kohl’s (KSS)
Macy’s (M)
Ross Stores (ROST)
TJX Companies (TJX)
Wal-Mart (WMT)

 

RESTAURANTS
Applebee’s (APPB)
Cheesecake Fact (CAKE)
CKE Restaurants (CKR)
Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG)
Darden (DRI)
Brinker (EAT)
P.F. Chang’s (PFCB)
Panera Bread (PNRA)
Yum Brands (YUM)

Other
Build-A-Bear (BBW)
Coach (COH)        
Wild Oats (OATS)
Overstock (OSTK)
Rocky Brands (RCKY)
Payless ShoeSource (PSS)