Dillard's, Inc. http://www.alacrastore.com/company-snapshot/Dillard_s_Inc-1005005 27 Nov 2009 05:38:38 EST 1005005 Dillard's, Inc. en AlacraStore RSS Builder 1.0 30 http://www.alacrastore.com/research/creditsights-Retailers_Finding_the_Right_Fit_in_Store_Count-9180991809cs/91809normArticleTemplateWe provide the transcript from our recent conference presentation on store expansion trends in the Retail sector.jgoldsteindillardsgapkohlsmacysneiman_marcusnordstromradioshacksakssears_holdingstargetwal_martdillardsgapkohlsmacysneiman_marcusnordstromradioshacksakssears_holdingstargetwal_mart9180923 Nov 2009 11:10:35 ESTYes91809150CreditSights IncconsumerretailretailconsumerPublishedTranscriptTranscript4022 Retailers: Finding the Right Fit in Store Count Difficult economic conditions have brought a spotlight to the issue of store saturation in the United States. We find that (within the CreditSights retail universe) total store count...accoraholdalliance_bootsaltriaaolarden_realtyarmstrong_worldasbury_automotiveblack_deckercampbell_soup_companycarrefourcasinococa_colacoca_cola_enterprisesconagra_foodscvsdelhaizedillardsdsg_internationalebayexperianfleminggapgeneral_millshanesbrandsheinzhome_depotiac_interactivejc_penneyjones_apparelkelloggkingfisherkohlskraftkrogerlands_endliberty_medializ_claibornelowesmacysmarks_spencermedco_health_solutionsmetromichaels_storesneiman_marcusnewell_rubbermaidnextnordstromoffice_depotomnicarepathmark_storespepsi_bottlingpepsicopilgrims_prideprocter_gambleradioshacksafewaysafeway_plcsainsburysakssara_leesears_holdingsspectrum_brandssupervalutargettescoticketmastertoys_r_ustyson_foodsunited_overseas_bankvfwal_martwendys_internationalwinn_dixiewm_morrisonCredit & Investment ResearchCreditSightshttp://www.alacrastore.com/research/fitch-ratings-Fitch_Increased_Stability_Expected_in_2010_for_U_S_Retail_due_to_Improved_Cash_Flow_Liquidity-537676_pr_frame537676_pr_framefitch/537676_pr_framehtmlAutoZone, Inc.Best Buy Company, Inc.Blockbuster, Inc.Bonstores Realty One, LLCBonstores Realty Two, LLCBurlington Coat Factory Warehouse CorpCostco Wholesale CorporationCVS Caremark CorpDillard's, Inc.Distribucion y Servicio S.A. (D&S)J. C. Penney Company, Inc.Kmart Holding CorporationKohl's CorporationLimited Brands, Inc.Lowe's Companies, Inc.Macy's Retail Holdings, Inc.Macy's, Inc.Neiman Marcus, Inc.New Albertson's, Inc.Nordstrom, Inc.RadioShack CorporationRite Aid CorporationSafeway Inc.SAITECSaks IncorporatedSears DC CorporationSears Holdings CorporationSears, Roebuck & Co.Sears, Roebuck Acceptance CorporationStaples, Inc.SUPERVALU Inc.Target CorporationThe Bon-Ton Department Stores, Inc.The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc.The Home Depot, Inc.The Kroger CompanyThe Neiman Marcus Group, Inc.Toys R Us, Inc.Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.80088941800889428008895080089216800892398008931680089663800898848009008580090103800905408009056480090927800910508009116280091459800914738009148780091504803385248036095780361681807660048077600181574255816393988165786781657872816578758188261582255463823236958287854983001725834002618398686583987265839872708398806718 Nov 2009 10:45:00 EST010303000103180085Press ReleaseAZOBBIBBYBONTCOSTCVSD&SDDSHDJCPJWNKRKSSLOWLTDMRADRSHSHLDSKSSPLSSVUSWYTGTWMTFitch Ratings is a leading global rating agency committed to providing the world's credit markets with independent, timely and prospective credit opinions. Built on a foundation of organic growth and strategic acquisitions, Fitch Ratings has grown rapidly during the past decade gaining market presence throughout the world and across all fixed income markets.ARGDEUESPGBRINDMEXRUSUSA010100000101010001020000010300000103030001031000020200000300000003010000030108000302000003030000040000000401000004020000Credit & Investment ResearchFitch Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/research/creditsights-Retail_Earnings_3Q09_Dillard_s_amp_Saks-9156591565cs/91565normArticleTemplateDillard's and Saks offered a look at 3Q09 results in the mid-tier and luxury retailing space, respectively.jgoldsteindillardssaksdillardssaks9156518 Nov 2009 07:08:42 ESTYes91565150CreditSights Incunited_statesunited_statesconsumerdepartment_storesretailconsumerdepartment_storesretailPublishedcompanies_withnvertiblesearningshigh_yieldearningscompanies_withnvertibleshigh_yieldEarningsNoteEarnings Note1793 Retail Earnings #Q##: Dillard's & Saks Dillard's reported an ##% decline in net sales to $#.## billion, on comp sales declines of #%, as shoppers remain hesitant to commit to discretionary product offerings. However, EBITDA increased...Credit & Investment ResearchCreditSightshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/newstex/BW-0001-39783190BW-0001-39783190newstex/BW-0001-39783190xmlNewstex Inc.2005Dillard's, Inc.Newstex Inc.newstex.comnewstexBW-0001-39783190Business Wire0001Business WireBW1Newstex Inc.Business Wire040000000401600004016048040160180401600104016013040160030400700004007005040100000401000117 Nov 2009 08:22:37 EST18000000180080001800400018015000180220001801600011/17/2009 Nov. ##, #### (Business Wire) -- Dillard's, Inc. (NYSE: DDS) (the "Company" or "Dillard's") announced operating results for the thirteen weeks ended October ##, ####. This release contains certain forward-looking statements. Please...DILLARDS INCWILLIAM T DILLARDDDSNewsNewstexhttp://www.alacrastore.com/research/creditsights-October_US_Retail_Sales_A_Study_in_Relativity-9099490994cs/90994normArticleTemplateOctober US retail sales results showed improvement - but only against the extremely weak performance seen in the year-ago period.jgoldsteindillardsgapjc_penneykohlsmacysneiman_marcusnordstromsakstargetwal_martdillardsgapjc_penneykohlsmacysneiman_marcusnordstromsakstargetwal_mart9099409 Nov 2009 11:52:04 ESTYes90994150CreditSights Incunited_statesunited_statesconsumerdepartment_storesretailretailconsumerdepartment_storesPublishedcompanies_withnvertibleseuro_markets_issuershigh_yieldcompanies_withnvertibleseuro_markets_issuershigh_yieldUSRetailSalesMonthly US Retail Sales2593 October US Retail Sales: A Study in Relativity With third quarter retail earnings season just around the corner, retailers gave an updated glimpse of shopping trends in October. The most notable change was the absence of the kind of...accoraholdalliance_bootsallied_domecqaltriaarden_realtyarmstrong_worldasbury_automotiveblack_deckercampbell_soup_companycarrefourcasinococa_colacoca_cola_enterprisesconagra_foodscvsdelhaizedillardsdsg_internationalebayexperianfleminggapgeneral_millshanesbrandsheinzhome_depotiac_interactivejc_penneyjones_apparelkelloggkingfisherkohlskraftkrogerlands_endliberty_medializ_claibornelowesmacysmarks_spencermedco_health_solutionsmetromichaels_storesneiman_marcusnewell_rubbermaidnextnordstromoffice_depotomnicarepathmark_storespepsi_bottlingpepsicopilgrims_prideprocter_gambleradioshacksafewaysafeway_plcsainsburysakssara_leesears_holdingsspectrum_brandssupervalutargettescoticketmastertoys_r_ustyson_foodsunited_overseas_bankvfwal_martwendys_internationalwinn_dixiewm_morrisonCredit & Investment ResearchCreditSightshttp://www.alacrastore.com/research/creditsights-September_US_Retail_Sales_Taking_an_Easy_Lap-8969389693cs/89693normArticleTemplateEasy comps mixed with a slight recovery in consumer demand to slow the decline of retail sales at most names.jgoldsteindillardsgapjc_penneykohlsmacysneiman_marcusnordstromsakstargetwal_martdillardsgapjc_penneykohlsmacysneiman_marcusnordstromsakstargetwal_mart8969309 Oct 2009 10:09:00 ESTYes89693150CreditSights IncconsumerretailretailconsumerPublishedUSRetailSalesMonthly US Retail Sales2615 September US Retail Sales: Taking an Easy Lap Retail sales results offered a glimpse of hope that US consumers may have begun to creep back into stores and spend at slightly improved levels, but results also benefited from a shift of...accoraccoraholdaholdalliance_bootsalliance_bootsallied_domecqallied_domecqaltriaaltriaarden_realtyarden_realtyarmstrong_worldarmstrong_worldasbury_automotiveasbury_automotiveblack_deckerblack_deckercampbell_soup_companycampbell_soup_companycarrefourcarrefourcasinocasinococa_colacoca_colacoca_cola_enterprisescoca_cola_enterprisesconagra_foodsconagra_foodscvscvsdelhaizedelhaizedillardsdillardsdsg_internationaldsg_internationalebayebayexperianexperianflemingfleminggapgapgeneral_millsgeneral_millshanesbrandshanesbrandsheinzheinzhome_depothome_depotiac_interactiveiac_interactivejc_penneyjc_penneyjones_appareljones_apparelkelloggkelloggkingfisherkingfisherkohlskohlskraftkraftkrogerkrogerlands_endlands_endliberty_medialiberty_medializ_claiborneliz_claiborneloweslowesmacysmacysmarks_spencermarks_spencermedco_health_solutionsmedco_health_solutionsmetrometromichaels_storesmichaels_storesneiman_marcusneiman_marcusnewell_rubbermaidnewell_rubbermaidnextnextnordstromnordstromoffice_depotoffice_depotomnicareomnicarepathmark_storespathmark_storespepsi_bottlingpepsi_bottlingpepsicopepsicopilgrims_pridepilgrims_prideprocter_gambleprocter_gambleradioshackradioshacksafewaysafewaysafeway_plcsafeway_plcsainsburysainsburysakssakssara_leesara_leesears_holdingssears_holdingsspectrum_brandsspectrum_brandssupervalusupervalutargettargettescotescoticketmasterticketmastertoys_r_ustoys_r_ustyson_foodstyson_foodsunited_overseas_bankunited_overseas_bankvfvfwal_martwal_martwendys_internationalwendys_internationalwinn_dixiewinn_dixiewm_morrisonwm_morrisonCredit & Investment ResearchCreditSightshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/bir/302494302494bir/302494norm17Dillard's Inc.J.B. Ivey and Co.Dillard'sDillard's Department Stores Inc.Dillard Department Stores Inc.Mercantile Stores Company Inc.Gayfers/Maison Blanche Div.United States18 Sep 2009 10:16:34 ESTDillard's Inc. was founded by William T. Dillard in 1938 and incorporated in Delaware in 1964. The company went public in 1969 and is traded on the New York Stock Exchange. As of 2008, Dillard's had more than 325 stores in operation in 29 states, includinNYSE452111L5311IDDSDillard's Inc. was founded by William T. Dillard in 1938 and incorporated in Delaware in 1964. The company went public in 1969 and is traded on the New York Stock Exchange. As of 2008, Dillard's had more than 325 stores in operation in 29 states, includinCompany Profiles & FinancialsGale Company Profileshttp://www.alacrastore.com/research/s-and-p-credit-research-Summary_Dillard_s_Inc-747076747076spcred/747076normglobal17 Sep 2009 12:59:18 EST175SummaryThe latest Summary from S&PUnited StatesDepartment StoresUnited StatesGlobal IssuersSummaryUSA25406325406725503010 255030 2550 25Dillard's Inc.100673USADDSSUMMARYCORPGLOBISSLEVFINRetailCredit & Investment ResearchS&P Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/research/creditsights-Dillards_2Q09_Tearsheet-8880188801cs/88801normTearsheetTemplatejgoldsteindillards8880114 Sep 2009 11:10:27 ESTYes88801150CreditSights Incunited_statesconsumerdepartment_storesretailPublishedhigh_yieldTearsheetTearsheet729 Dillards #Q## Tearsheet An extended streak of poor operating performance dating back well before the current recession has weighed heavily on the credit prospects for DDS, as it struggles to compete with mid-tier peers. While #Q## was...Credit & Investment ResearchCreditSightshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/moodys/PR_186606_821623802PR_186606_821623802moodys/PR_186606_821623802html12 Sep 2009 12:21:19 ESThtmlPenney (J.C.) Company, Inc.Neiman Marcus Group, Inc.(The)Macy's Retail Holding, Inc.Sears Holdings Corp.Barneys New York, Inc.Kohl's CorporationSaks IncorporatedBon-Ton Stores Inc., (The)Penney (J.C.) Corporation, Inc.Nordstrom, Inc.Macy's, Inc.Dillard's, Inc.Barneys New York, Inc.; Bon-Ton Stores Inc., (The); Dillard's, Inc.; ...821623802808756020808698601808108658600069996600018243600011838600008455594500551600277000239280150.000011 Sep 2009NewsAnnouncementCGlobal Credit Research Announcement ## SEP #### Announcement: Penney (J.C.) Company, Inc. Moody's says department stores likely to blink first during holiday #### discount staring contest New York, September ##, #### -- Moody's Investors...Credit & Investment ResearchMoody's Global Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/fitch/465766_report_frame465766_report_framefitch/465766_report_framepdfWal-Mart Stores, Inc.Toys R Us Ltd.The Home Depot, Inc.Blockbuster, Inc.SUPERVALU Inc.Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse CorpBonstores Realty One, LLCStaples, Inc.Macy's Retail Holdings, Inc.Toys R Us, Inc.Sears, Roebuck & Co.Sears Holdings CorporationBonstores Realty Two, LLCSaks IncorporatedTarget CorporationNordstrom, Inc.The Neiman Marcus Group, Inc.Kohl's CorporationMacy's, Inc.The Kroger CompanyBest Buy Company, Inc.Safeway Inc.New Albertson's, Inc.The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc.AutoZone, Inc.Costco Wholesale CorporationRadioShack CorporationCVS Caremark CorpRite Aid CorporationDillard's, Inc.Sears, Roebuck Acceptance CorporationKmart Holding CorporationThe Bon-Ton Department Stores, Inc.Sears DC CorporationJ. C. Penney Company, Inc.Lowe's Companies, Inc.Limited Brands, Inc.Toys 'R' Us Property Company I, LLCToys R Us-Delaware Inc830017258008988480089216800901038157425580089056800896638398726583400261800915048009116280090540800893168398727082878549800892398009105081639398800914598008894182255463839868658009147381657867800909278008895080090085807760018355566682795317816578758232369588193655807660048033852481657872835556698188261580090564803616818008894211 Sep 2009 02:16:00 EST01030300275Special ReportSVUSHLDWMTBBYTGTCVSRADSWYJCPKSSLTDAZOSPLSSKSKRCOSTHDLOWRSHJWNBBIMDDSBONTFitch Ratings is a leading global rating agency committed to providing the world's credit markets with independent, timely and prospective credit opinions. Built on a foundation of organic growth and strategic acquisitions, Fitch Ratings has grown rapidly during the past decade gaining market presence throughout the world and across all fixed income markets.Credit & Investment ResearchFitch Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/fitch/508240_pr_frame508240_pr_framefitch/508240_pr_framehtmlMacy's, Inc.CVS Caremark CorpBest Buy Company, Inc.Rite Aid CorporationAutoZone, Inc.Safeway Inc.Sears Holdings CorporationNordstrom, Inc.Blockbuster, Inc.SUPERVALU Inc.Costco Wholesale CorporationWal-Mart Stores, Inc.Dillard's, Inc.Staples, Inc.Neiman Marcus, Inc.Toys R Us, Inc.Kohl's CorporationThe Bon-Ton Stores, Inc.Lowe's Companies, Inc.Limited Brands, Inc.Target CorporationRadioShack CorporationJ. C. Penney Company, Inc.The Kroger CompanySaks IncorporatedThe Home Depot, Inc.80090564815742558008988480089316818826158009010380088950800915048036168180338524800914598819365580090927807660048163939881657875800905408165786780090085800914738287854980091162816578728398806780776001800910508008923911 Sep 2009 02:16:00 EST0103030085Press ReleaseTGTSVUSWYJWNCOSTCVSDDSSPLSAZOLTDBBYRSHJCPKSSHDBBIBONTRADSKSMSHLDLOWKRWMTFitch Ratings is a leading global rating agency committed to providing the world's credit markets with independent, timely and prospective credit opinions. Built on a foundation of organic growth and strategic acquisitions, Fitch Ratings has grown rapidly during the past decade gaining market presence throughout the world and across all fixed income markets.Credit & Investment ResearchFitch Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/fitch/463394_report_frame463394_report_framefitch/463394_report_framexlsDillard's, Inc.8076600426 Aug 2009 02:32:35 EST01030300165Recovery AnalysisDDSFitch Ratings is a leading global rating agency committed to providing the world's credit markets with independent, timely and prospective credit opinions. Built on a foundation of organic growth and strategic acquisitions, Fitch Ratings has grown rapidly during the past decade gaining market presence throughout the world and across all fixed income markets.Credit & Investment ResearchFitch Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/research/creditsights-Dillard_s_Reports_2Q09_Results-8803488034cs/88034normWWTemplatejgoldsteindillards8803418 Aug 2009 03:10:15 ESTYes88034150CreditSights Incunited_statesdepartment_storesconsumerretailPublishedearningshigh_yieldWorthWatchingWorth Watching510 Dillard's: Reports #Q## Results Dillard's reported an ##.#% decline in net sales to $#.## billion, on comp sales declines of ##%, as demand failed to rematerialize for the company's mid-tier offerings. After enduring ten straight quarters...Credit & Investment ResearchCreditSightshttp://www.alacrastore.com/research/creditsights-July_US_Retail_Sales_No_Cash_for_Clunky_Shoes-8762587625cs/87625normArticleTemplateWhile a few names offered minor increases in earnings expectations for the upcoming reporting period, the tone from most retailers remains one of constrained consumer demand.jgoldsteinmacysjc_penneykohlsgapdillardssakstargetnordstromneiman_marcuswal_mart8762507 Aug 2009 03:09:48 ESTYes87625150CreditSights Incunited_statesretailconsumerdepartment_storesPublishedcompanies_withnvertibleshigh_yieldeuro_markets_issuersUSRetailSalesMonthly US Retail Sales3152 July US Retail Sales: No Cash for Clunky Shoes July retail sales results offered another hum-drum look at the US consumer, as the collective weight of a seemingly endless recession continues to scare shoppers out of stores and reduce...Credit & Investment ResearchCreditSightshttp://www.alacrastore.com/research/creditsights-Dillards_1Q09_Tearsheet-8637886378cs/86378normTearsheetTemplatejgoldsteindillards8637815 Jul 2009 05:09:00 ESTYes86378150CreditSights Incunited_statesdepartment_storesconsumerretailPublishedhigh_yieldTearsheetTearsheet752 Dillards #Q## Tearsheet An extended streak of poor operating performance dating back well before the current recession has weighed heavily on the credit prospects for DDS, as it struggles to compete with mid-tier peers. While #Q## results...Credit & Investment ResearchCreditSightshttp://www.alacrastore.com/research/creditsights-US_June_Retail_Sales_Here_Comes_the_Rain_Again-8628386283cs/86283normArticleTemplateJune retail sales highlighted the long-term challenges to reigniting consumer demand for discretionary goods.jgoldsteinnordstromneiman_marcuskohlssaksdillardswal_marttargetmacysjc_penneygap8628310 Jul 2009 03:09:00 ESTYes86283150CreditSights Incunited_statesretailconsumerdepartment_storesPublishedhigh_yieldcompanies_withnvertibleseuro_markets_issuersUSRetailSalesMonthly US Retail Sales3159 US June Retail Sales: Here Comes the Rain Again All reporting names in our retail universe offered up negative comp sales in June. Aggregate same store sales comparisons, as measured by the Bloomberg Same Store Sales Composite Index,...Credit & Investment ResearchCreditSightshttp://www.alacrastore.com/research/creditsights-May_Retail_Sales_Demand_Tangled_in_Green_Shoots-8500685006cs/85006normArticleTemplateDespite talk of revival in the US economy, shoppers remained cautious in May.jgoldsteingapjc_penneynordstromneiman_marcussaksdillardstargetwal_martmacyskohls8500605 Jun 2009 03:10:00 ESTYes85006150CreditSights Incunited_statesconsumerretaildepartment_storesPublishedhigh_yieldeuro_markets_issuerscompanies_withnvertiblesUSRetailSalesMonthly US Retail Sales2951 May Retail Sales: Demand Tangled in Green Shoots? Aggregate same store sales comparisons, as measured by the Bloomberg Same Store Sales Composite Index, declined by #.##%. In the mid-tier universe, May comps were weaker across the...Credit & Investment ResearchCreditSightshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/fitch/480316_pr_frame480316_pr_framefitch/480316_pr_framehtmlSaks IncorporatedNordstrom, Inc.Macy's, Inc.The Home Depot, Inc.The Kroger CompanyKohl's CorporationAutoZone, Inc.Rite Aid CorporationSUPERVALU Inc.Safeway Inc.Best Buy Company, Inc.Toys R Us, Inc.Dillard's, Inc.J. C. Penney Company, Inc.Target CorporationRadioShack CorporationStaples, Inc.Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.Blockbuster, Inc.Lowe's Companies, Inc.The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc.CVS Caremark CorpSears Holdings CorporationLimited Brands, Inc.Neiman Marcus, Inc.Costco Wholesale Corporation816393988157425581657872800914738009008580091504800893168188261580088950800905648398806780091050807760018033852480361681800914598009116282878549800909278008988481657875800905408008923980766004816578678009010301 Jun 2009 02:15:00 EST0103030085Press ReleaseBBISPLSSVUJWNMBBYTGTRADJCPCOSTWMTLTDSHLDSKSBONTHDKRCVSDDSSWYLOWKSSRSHAZOFitch Ratings is a leading global rating agency committed to providing the world's credit markets with independent, timely and prospective credit opinions. Built on a foundation of organic growth and strategic acquisitions, Fitch Ratings has grown rapidly during the past decade gaining market presence throughout the world and across all fixed income markets.Credit & Investment ResearchFitch Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/fitch/443306_report_frame443306_report_framefitch/443306_report_framepdfCostco Wholesale CorporationSaks IncorporatedSUPERVALU Inc.Rite Aid CorporationToys R Us, Inc.Limited Brands, Inc.Kohl's CorporationLowe's Companies, Inc.Dillard's, Inc.The Kroger CompanySafeway Inc.Sears Holdings CorporationWal-Mart Stores, Inc.Best Buy Company, Inc.The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc.AutoZone, Inc.Nordstrom, Inc.Target CorporationBlockbuster, Inc.Macy's, Inc.RadioShack CorporationJ. C. Penney Company, Inc.CVS Caremark CorpThe Home Depot, Inc.Staples, Inc.Neiman Marcus, Inc.828785498008988480090540800889508009056483988067800914598009008580766004800914738009092780089316816578758009116280091504803616818077600180338524816578678009105080089239800901038163939881882615815742558165787201 Jun 2009 10:11:00 EST01030300275Special ReportCOSTLOWWMTSHLDKRJCPRSHLTDMBBIAZOTGTDDSCVSSVUKSSJWNSWYSKSBONTRADSPLSBBYHDFitch Ratings is a leading global rating agency committed to providing the world's credit markets with independent, timely and prospective credit opinions. Built on a foundation of organic growth and strategic acquisitions, Fitch Ratings has grown rapidly during the past decade gaining market presence throughout the world and across all fixed income markets.Credit & Investment ResearchFitch Research