Kristin Bentz

Jefferies analysts recently visited a Best Buy Co Inc (NYSE: BBY) store and left with a positive impression of the retail's in-store appointment process. Retail expert Kristin Bentz isn't as bullish on the future of shopping. Jefferies: 'A Treat' Jefferies analysts said in a May 6...

Global sales of personal luxury goods are expected to fall 60% in the second-quarter of 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a Bain & Co. report. Last week, the Ares Management Corp (NYSE: ARES) co-owned, high-end retailer Neiman Marcus became the first large department store...

The coronavirus pandemic represents an "existential threat" to the entire retail sector and there will be a "fundamental changes" to the longer-term business model, Steve Sadove, former chairman and CEO of Saks, said in a Thursday CNBC "Squawk Box" interview....

2016 has been a great year for many executives who found greener pasture at other organizations. For others, their careers took a step back as they were ousted from their jobs. Here is a look back at some of the notable executives who cleaned out their desk drawers in 2016, the most recent and...

Late last week, Ralph Lauren Corp (NYSE: RL) hired the chief financial officer of Coach Inc (NYSE: COH) -- Jane Nielsen -- as part of a bid to reinvigorate the brand with fresh management. This caught the attention of noted luxury retail expert, Kristin Bentz. "$RL hiring mgmt form $COH is...

J C Penney Company Inc (NYSE: JCP) shares are poised to finish the week down more than 10 percent after the company announced it will be taking a series of drastic measures to help protect the struggling companies bottom line. The New York Post reported that JCPenney has slashed payroll, frozen...

A number of companies in the Retail sector posted monthly retail metrics this week, on Wednesday and Thursday. A very important day for retail investors in years past, the first Thursday of each month was known to be marked off on calendars as a day when an important metric, same-store sales, could...

In an unexpected development in the Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc (NYSE: HOT) acquisition battle, Chinese firm Anbang Insurance Group decided to walk away from its proposed takeover for almost $14 billion. Talented Blonde analyst Kristin Bentz shared some thoughts on the issue in...

Sports Authority filed for Chapter 11 protection Wednesday after rumors of the company's bankruptcy swirled around the Street over the past month. The retailer will close 140 stores, according to a report by Bloomberg. Related Link: Stifel Nicolaus Upgrades Big 5 Sporting Goods To Buy The...

Lululemon Athletica inc. (NASDAQ: LULU) shares breached $60 for the first time in almost four months on Tuesday, following the athleisure company's strong guidance report. But investors worried about whether it's a viable play in a struggling retail industry needn't, at least...

Macy's, Inc (NYSE: M) shares are rebounding this week, but according to Kristin Bentz, investors shouldn't be fooled: Macy's is in deep trouble. Bentz loves CEO Terry Lundgren, but admitted there are certain things that even he can't fix. "They're trying to do...

In a recent report, Kristin Bentz, President of Talented Blonde LLC shared an outlook of the upcoming holiday season. Bentz' contention “has been and still is, that Black Friday is more of a non event with consumers—a symbolic kick-off to the holiday shopping season....

Around 11:00 a.m. ET, there was some unconfirmed market chatter about Nike Inc (NYSE: NKE) having made a $60 per share bid to acquire Lululemon Athletica inc. (NASDAQ: LULU). Kristin Bentz, President of Talented Blonde LLC, commented on the rumor. Shares of Nike were down about 1.6...

A rumor surfaced Thursday that Sequential Brands Group Inc (NASDAQ: SQBG) is moving to acquire Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia (NYSE: MSO). According to The Wall Street Journal, the buyout could be announced within a few days, although no details are known. Kristin Bentz, President of...

The U.S. Census Bureau released its monthly retail sales figures this morning. Retail sales were up 1.2 percent month-over-month in May, only slightly higher than consensus expectations of a 1.1 percent increase. Retail sales excluding gasoline and automobiles were up 0.7 percent. As with every...