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Retail Stocks: Dillard’s Secret to Success

May 18th, 2011
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Retail stocks are traditionally highly-levered to the general economy; when the consumer is weak, real estate gets pummeled, but when the consumer comes on strong, retail stocks experience a revival.

This past week, one unlikely company reported smashing success.

Even though retail spending has been weaker, especially on the higher-end luxury and mid-to-high priced clothing category, Dilliards reported year-over-year growth in profits of 57%.

Dillard’s Secret to Success

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