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...

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...

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...

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...

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Retail expert and Talented Blonde CEO Kristin Bentz told Benzinga that the Goldman Sachs downgrade of Lululemon Athletica inc. (NASDAQ: LULU) was unexpected and completely overblown. "If you read the comments in the note, they are calling it best-in-class but then putting a Sell on it. It...

Talented Blonde CEO Kristin Bentz commented on rumors that Lululemon Athletica inc. (NASDAQ: LULU) would be taken over by VF Corp (NYSE: VFC). There are plenty of other yoga brands that could be acquired, but Lulu is "best in class," according to Bentz, especially as the company...