Retail Quotes

You've had a series of announcements over the last several weeks indicating a softness in retail. You've had other indicators, which I think really tells you you're up against really difficult comparisons [with year-ago figures]. Something's gone wrong with the apparel business in this country. - Michael Exstein

You've got two things: a horrible retail environment ... and oil prices are up to $32 a barrel. When energy prices rise they pervade all aspects of the economy and costs go up. ... The big thing overhanging the market is what we are going to do with Iraq. - Michael Carty

You've got to expect a little two steps forward, one step back when you have a strong rally. Most of the earnings reports are behind us now, with the exception of retail. We're going to need more comments like the ones from Dell ( DELL : down $0.72 to $27.23, Research , Estimates ) [Computer] last week -- telling us that things are going to be better -- before investors are going to be willing to believe that a rally is here to stay. - Michael Carty

You're going to always have volatility in investment banking earnings. But retail generally will be more consistent. - Michael Cleary

You're getting quarterly reports and news about August sales this week, and retail stocks have also been beaten down, so you're seeing some strength in the sector. Retailers have managed their second half of the year well, which is positive for back-to-school and Christmas sales, both crucial for the sector. - Dana L. Telsey

Your high-tech companies won't be hurt very much at all (by tighter credit) but your retail companies will be hurt. - Jon Burnham

You'll have to rent a shop, open a retail display area, buy the refrigerators and equipment and subscribe to a wire service. - Paul Goodman

You'll find that diesel fuel is on the rise, too. So prices on food, dry goods and general merchandise at retailers will go up because it's more expensive to get it here. - Edward Deak

You will never be able to do that as an independent retailer. - Michael Koehn

You see how the economy is developing in your particular area -- retail is growing in this area -- then you have to get your foot in the door and work your way up. - Matthew Wilkins