Linda Kristiansen
Linda Kristiansen
across almost blaming entire everybody far month numbers side soft true
So far the numbers have been on the soft side this month -- that's true across almost the entire industry. Everybody is blaming the weather.
early fairly group industry possibly sales sector stocks throughout weak year
I'm fairly bearish on the sector and I think industry sales will be weak throughout the end of the year and possibly even into early 2001. So I'm not recommending very many stocks -- just one stock, actually, in the group right now.
business department finished floor main moving sign stores sure top
In a sure sign of its resurgence, most department stores have just finished moving the business off the main floor to the mezzanine or top floor.
aggressive good locations others reasonably seems
I think they have reasonably good locations in the Northeast. There'll be a bidding process, but it just seems like a good fit. They've been more aggressive than some of the others in the region.
bit soon time
I think its too soon to say. I think we need a little bit more time to see where things settle. There are no precedents.
ability apparel remain skeptical turn
We remain skeptical of Sears' ability to turn around its apparel business.