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It's rebounding today after an earnings drop. Expectations were too great after investors saw good numbers from Abercrombie and Foot Looker and Best Buy. She's opkay with Kohl's, will hold and give it two more quarters. Regular sales were up 2.4%, though clearance sales reduced overall sales 6%, but inventories fell 13%. Good management here. They will maintain the dividend while reducing debt.
US retailer that competes with J. C. Penney and Macy’s. Been struggling lately. Tries to buy companies when they are going through a bit of a rough patch because she can pick them up at a pretty cheap price. Trading at less than 10X earnings. Management is aware of where they need to improve. December 2012 same-store sales were up 3.5%. Dividend of 3.02%.