Alan Rifkin Quotes

Net-net, the change is expected to boost earnings on a continued operating basis. - Alan Rifkin

Lowe's remains one of our favorite names. Despite concern of a softening housing market in 2006, we believe Lowe's solid results are indicative of trends in the broader home improvement industry. - Alan Rifkin

If you look at the four hurricanes last year, which had combined insured losses of $23 billion, both Home Depot and Lowe's benefited by about 100 basis points on their same-store sales. - Alan Rifkin

I think people on the street were a little surprised that we weren't given full warning. Gift cards are increasing in importance and we think this season will represent 16 percent of sales. - Alan Rifkin

Given the demographics of the targeted Pier 1 consumer, we believe higher gas prices could limit spending levels and further impact comparable sales. - Alan Rifkin

Despite limited console availability, we believe that Xbox 360 boosted comp growth as traffic trends benefited from the excitement generated by the new product. Enhanced TV sales were also strong during December and January, which also aided same-store sales. - Alan Rifkin

Clearly a positive step in the right direction, and it showed that Circuit City store renovation and relocation strategy is moving in the right direction. - Alan Rifkin

AutoZone's retail market for auto parts is already quite mature. So it's really difficult to improve business in that segment. - Alan Rifkin

At the end of the day, with oil touching $70 a barrel, that is not good for the consumer. When we are all paying more at the pump to fill our cars, that's less disposable spending that we all have to spend at retailers. - Alan Rifkin

At expense of margins, we believe Pier 1 continues to rely on heavy promotions to drive sales. March results seem to have improved, but we await greater signs of improvement. - Alan Rifkin

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