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Nordstrom's Margins Continue To Break Down
2015-09-10 16:59:08| Apparel - Topix.net
Luxury apparel retailer Nordstrom is a stock I've been bearish on for some time. I've cited its high valuation and margin concerns as reasons for calling the stock expensive in the past but it has remained stubbornly higher.
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U.S. ethanol nears rare premium to gasoline, threatening margins
2015-08-22 10:31:27| Agriculture - Topix.net
Aug 21 Benchmark U.S. ethanol prices are about to return to a rare premium versus gasoline for the first time since January, threatening to end a period of relatively healthy margins that was bolstered by unexpectedly strong summer fuel demand. With crude oil prices crashing a second time to hit 6-1/2-year lows this week and corn costs that have remained relatively stable this year, the discount for front-month Chicago Board of Trade ethanol futures versus New York gasoline has narrowed from about 65 cents to just 4 cents in two months.
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US jewelry market sees increased competition affecting retail margins
2015-08-19 07:17:39| Jewelry - Topix.net
Inspired by the rich and artistic past of precious stones, objects, jewelry pieces and embellished with the practical information regarding the color, carat-age, other aspects of the precious metals and jewelry, growing economy and the rising personal income, the global jewelry market has witnessed an impressive growth thus expanding the boundaries of its existing realm. The gems and jewelry industry is personified by stifling competition.
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LaZBoy profit up on higher sales, wider margins
2015-08-18 23:02:30| Furniture - Topix.net
Known for its namesake recliners and its "made in America" pledge, the Monroe, Mich., company last year stopped domestic production of wood furniture, exited the hospitality business and started importing wood furniture. Meanwhile, the company has been expanding its store footprint in the U.S. as part of a push to open 400 stores, averaging $4 million in sales, over five years--what it calls its 4-4-5 strategy.
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China devaluation may hamper beverage margins - analyst
2015-08-12 16:55:00| Daily beverage news and comment - from just-drinks.com
China's devaluation of its currency could squeeze profit margins for Scotch producers and other country-of-origin drinks makers, an analyst has warned.
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