Gap isn't a growth story anymore. Its new fourth store concept targeting the 35-and-older customer will give it some growth. But essentially the important thing for the retailer to do now is to stay the course, fix the fashion issues, make operational improvements, close underperforming stores, manage inventory and generate cash. - Joseph Beaulieu Quotes
Gap isn't a growth story anymore. Its new fourth store concept targeting the 35-and-older customer will give it some growth. But essentially the important thing for the retailer to do now is to stay the course, fix the fashion issues, make operational improvements, close underperforming stores, manage inventory and generate cash. Joseph Beaulieu
 

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The stock right now is very cheap, the company just hasn't done anything to give investors confidence. Investors are going to have to see proof. I do a lot of store visits and it's very disappointing to see how much is on sale. - Joseph Beaulieu Quotes

The stock right now is very cheap, the company just hasn't done anything to give investors confidence. Investors are going to have to see proof. I do a lot of store visits and it's very disappointing to see how much is on sale.

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I don't think these companies results have merited getting hit this hard, but investors are getting concerned with consumer spending as we move into the all-important Christmas season. - Joseph Beaulieu Quotes

I don't think these companies results have merited getting hit this hard, but investors are getting concerned with consumer spending as we move into the all-important Christmas season.

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Having that backlog helped IBM through the worst part of the recession. - Joseph Beaulieu Quotes

Having that backlog helped IBM through the worst part of the recession.

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It's the right thing to do. Food is a major traffic driver. People who go to Target for groceries will also pick up laundry detergent and paper towels. - Joseph Beaulieu Quotes

It's the right thing to do. Food is a major traffic driver. People who go to Target for groceries will also pick up laundry detergent and paper towels.

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The tactic did not expand Gap's customer base. It only served to alienate its more traditional, khaki-wearing crowd. As sales tanked, the company slashed prices to liquidate excess inventory. In the process, Gap gained a reputation as a rampant discounter, and the brand lost some of its cachet. - Joseph Beaulieu Quotes

The tactic did not expand Gap's customer base. It only served to alienate its more traditional, khaki-wearing crowd. As sales tanked, the company slashed prices to liquidate excess inventory. In the process, Gap gained a reputation as a rampant discounter, and the brand lost some of its cachet.

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Companies that do really well either minimize something like prices, or maximize something like luxury. It's the companies in the middle that are going to be squeezed. - Joseph Beaulieu Quotes

Companies that do really well either minimize something like prices, or maximize something like luxury. It's the companies in the middle that are going to be squeezed.

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The stock has really soared since the beginning of October. I think the stock is worth $27 to $28, so I wouldn't be surprised if it gave back a little bit. - Joseph Beaulieu Quotes

The stock has really soared since the beginning of October. I think the stock is worth $27 to $28, so I wouldn't be surprised if it gave back a little bit.

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As of the September quarter it didn't appear that things were getting any better. - Joseph Beaulieu Quotes

As of the September quarter it didn't appear that things were getting any better.

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The questioning [about compensation] on conference calls hasn't gotten any tougher than it was four years ago. - Joseph Beaulieu Quotes

The questioning [about compensation] on conference calls hasn't gotten any tougher than it was four years ago.

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This is the first that I've heard of Gap actually revealing what their growth plan is for the brand. - Joseph Beaulieu Quotes

This is the first that I've heard of Gap actually revealing what their growth plan is for the brand.

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