Another historic day and massive drop in the Dow. We had a 797 point range during the day! In the third primary leg of a bar market, I stated that this leg and any follow legs will exhibit the most erratic and volatile sessions of all. The reason is because we’re at a point where almost everyone just wants to liquidate, liquidate, liquidate.

It might be a good time to buy as COH did bounce off it's $25 support level, but only for the short-term. If I was thinking about holding COH for the long-term, I would wait until a higher low is made as well as a higher high is made by closing above $32.50, officially breaking a descending triangle pattern.

Skins (SKNS) is a development stage footwear company specializing in footwear for both men and women. The company puts an orthopedic support in its shoes, known as the “Bone,” and places a fashionable cover on the outside, known as the “Skin.” This combination allows consumers to mix and match bones and skins to create the look they like best.

Borders Group Inc. is a leading global retailer of books, music, movies, and gift and stationery items. Borders is the 2nd largest US book seller. The company, through its subsidiaries, operates approximately 1,100 stores worldwide. The company is organized into three business segments: Borders domestic superstores, international stores, and Waldenbooks specialty retail.

After looking at the chart for Tween Brands (TWB), the fibonacci tools shows a strict pattern it seems to be following.

Crocs, Inc. (NASDAQ: CROX), a designer, manufacturer and retailer of footwear for men, women and children under the Crocs™ brand, recently announced the company’s second quarter financial results for the period ending June 30, 2008. Total revenues for the second quarter of the year were recorded at $222.8 million, down slightly from $224.3 million for the same period one year earlier.

This stock revolves around infant, toddlers, and juveniles. The company makes and distributes a vast array of branded goods which parents and guardians need for daily care of their loved ones. Experienced stock investors will appreciate the resilience of this business scope. Care for the young is above the vagaries of business cycles.

Retailer Steve & Barry's, which recently filed for bankruptcy-court protection, has agreed to be acquired by turnaround specialist Bay Harbour Management for $163 million if a deal on renegotiated leases can be reached.

The offer is a so-called stalking horse bid, which sets a minimum price for a company to be auctioned off under bankruptcy-court supervision.

Lowe's Companies, Inc. and its subsidiaries operate as a home improvement retailer in the United States and Canada. The company offers a range of products and services for home decoration, maintenance, repair, remodeling, and property maintenance. Linked here is a detailed stock analysis of LOW and commentary.

Consumers with stimulus checks bought warm-weather items in June, pushing sales higher than expected for many retailers.

NEW YORK, July 9 (Reuters) - U.S. apparel chain Steve & Barry's LLC filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Wednesday and said it may put itself up for sale, joining a growing list of retailers seeking protection from creditors in a slow economy.

Jamba Juice is hitting all time lows as it finally rolls out its new line of ready-to-go juices and smoothies. Teaming up with Nestle for distribution and manufacturing, this could be the tipping point for a hot new stock.

Article about insider transactions at Guess? and issues related to insider selling.

A Come back? Coca-Cola didn't do much after its sky high valuation in the 90s bubble. A look at an interesting small-cap retailer and a funny video with the lovely Erin Burnett.

article about Richard Breeden, Breeden Capital Management, and his position in Zale, the jewelry chain. It breaks down his investment and the company's business and future potential.