Still, although Phillips beat expectations in the second quarter, its full year outlook did not reflect an equal gain, suggesting the company was being somewhat conservative in its projections, said Wedbush Morgan analyst Jeff Mintz.  
Share:  <span class="sent">Still, although <span class="company">Phillips</span> beat expectations in the second quarter, its full year outlook did not reflect an equal gain, suggesting the company was being somewhat conservative in its projections, said Wedbush Morgan analyst <span class="analyst">Jeff Mintz</span>. </span>...<span class="sent">Still, although <span class="company">Phillips</span> beat expectations in the second quarter, its full year outlook did not reflect an equal gain, suggesting the company was being somewhat conservative in its projections, said Wedbush Morgan analyst <span class="analyst">Jeff Mintz</span>. </span> Tweet this 

To succeed, the company will need to expand its partnership and fix its wholesale business. Crocs isn't expected to make a profit in the next two years, and has impaired inventory to work through. Sales in North America and Europe are falling, and its loyal following doesn't necessarily translate into growth, plus Crocs' style of shoewear is easily copied. Jeff Mintz, an analyst at Wedbush Morgan, rates the stock as Neutral and thinks the company's future depends on whether it can expand the brand by introducing new types of footwear. R.W. Baird analysts rate the stock as Neutral, noting "the company now needs to right size its business, and we don't see shareholders being rewarded in the process." Thomas Weisel analysts rate the stock as Hold, and see future earnings as 'increasingly cloudy.' . 
Share:  To succeed, the company will need to expand its partnership and fix its wholesale business. <span class="company">Crocs</span> isn't expected to make a profit in the next two years, and has impaired inventory to work through. Sales in North America and Europe are falling, and its loyal following doesn't necessarily translate into growth, plus <span class="company">Crocs</span>' style of shoewear is easily copied. <span class="sent"> <span class="analyst">Jeff Mintz</span>, an analyst at Wedbush Morgan, rates the stock as Neutral and thinks the company's future depends on whether it can expand the brand by introducing new types of footwear. </span> R.W. Baird analysts rate the stock as Neutral, noting "the company now needs to right size its business, and we don't see shareholders being rewarded in the process." Thomas Weisel analysts rate the stock as Hold, and see future earnings as 'increasingly cloudy.' . ...To succeed, the company will need to expand its partnership and fix its wholesale business. <span class="company">Crocs</span> isn't expected to make a profit in the next two years, and has impaired inventory to work through. Sales in North America and Europe are falling, and its loyal following doesn't necessarily translate into growth, plus <span class="company">Crocs</span>' style of shoewear is easily copied. <span class="sent"> <span class="analyst">Jeff Mintz</span>, an analyst at Wedbush Morgan, rates the stock as Neutral and thinks the company's future depends on whether it can expand the brand by introducing new types o Tweet this 

Thomas Weisel analysts who rate the company at Hold noted that relying on retail outlets makes future earnings "increasingly cloudy." Jeff Mintz, an analyst at Wedbush Morgan who rates the stock at Neutral, likewise says the company will have to repair its relationship with retailers for the company to thrive. "I think in order to keep moving the stock up they're going to need to get the wholesale business working again," he says in an interview. 
Share:  Thomas Weisel analysts who rate the company at Hold noted that relying on retail outlets makes future earnings "increasingly cloudy." <span class="sent"><span class="analyst">Jeff Mintz</span>, an analyst at Wedbush Morgan who rates the stock at Neutral, likewise says the company will have to repair its relationship with retailers for the company to thrive. </span>"I think in order to keep moving the stock up they're going to need to get the wholesale business working again," he says in an interview. Tweet this 

The company liquidated Fury Hockey last year. "They had added a huge amount of infrastructure to meet this demand going forward," said Jeff Mintz, an analyst with Wedbush. "Demand fell off, and they had way too much capacity and way too much supply of product." 
Share:  The company liquidated Fury Hockey last year. <span class="sent">"They had added a huge amount of infrastructure to meet this demand going forward," said <span class="analyst">Jeff Mintz</span>, an analyst with Wedbush. </span>"Demand fell off, and they had way too much capacity and way too much supply of product." Tweet this 

"I love crocs for kids," said mother of two Anne Mclane, "my 4 year old pretty much won't take them off all summer." "I know some adults who wear them but they are not my taste." Even though they remain relatively popular, the Croslite clogs may be destined to suffer the same fate as another once hot apparel maker, Eddie Bauer, which filed for Chapter 11 due to the many challenges it faced in this recession. Making matters worse, the $30 chunky shoes are designed to be comfortable and, more importantly, durable, meaning that even the most loyal fans may not need to buy replacements for their trusty Crocs anytime soon and as the brand loses its luster, new devotees may be harder to come by. Some analysts believe that while the company maintains a viable business model, it could years for Crocs to become profitable again. "The company can remake its business and offer both meaningful profitability and stock gains," Jeff Mintz, an analyst with Wedbush Morgan Securities said in a recent report.  
Share:  "I love crocs for kids," said mother of two Anne Mclane, "my 4 year old pretty much won't take them off all summer." "I know some adults who wear them but they are not my taste." Even though they remain relatively popular, the Croslite clogs may be destined to suffer the same fate as another once hot apparel maker, <span class="company">Eddie Bauer</span>, which filed for Chapter 11 due to the many challenges it faced in this recession. Making matters worse, the $30 chunky shoes are designed to be comfortable and, more importantly, durable, meaning that even the most loyal fans may not need to buy replacements for their trusty Crocs anytime soon and as the brand loses its luster, new devotees may be harder to come by. Some analysts believe that while the company maintains a viable business model, it could years for Crocs to become profitable again. <span class="sent"> "The company can remake its business and offer both meaningful profitability and stock gains," <span class="analyst">Jeff Mintz</span>, an analyst with Wedbush Morgan Securities said in a recent report. </span>..."I love crocs for kids," said mother of two Anne Mclane, "my 4 year old pretty much won't take them off all summer." "I know some adults who wear them but they are not my taste." Even though they remain relatively popular, the Croslite clogs may be destined to suffer the same fate as another once hot apparel maker, <span class="company">Eddie Bauer</span>, which filed for Chapter 11 due to the many challenges it faced in this recession. Tweet this 

Wedbush Morgan analyst Jeff Mintz said Macy's consolidation from seven to four regions and centralized buying patterns will benefit big vendors like Phillips Van Heusen starting in the second half of the year. Mr. Mintz also said in the Friday note to investors that while department stores have been cutting down on inventory as consumer spending tumbled, a broad economic recovery would propel market share gains for Phillips Van Heusen, given its brands' importance to major retailers. The Commerce Department said earlier this week that retail sales fell in April for a second straight month, crimping hopes of a rebound in consumer spending. Still, many hard hit mall based retailers saw a slowdown in sales declines last month. 
Share:  <span class="sent">Wedbush Morgan analyst <span class="analyst">Jeff Mintz</span> said <span class="company">Macy's</span> consolidation from seven to four regions and centralized buying patterns will benefit big vendors like Phillips Van Heusen starting in the second half of the year. </span> Mr. Mintz also said in the Friday note to investors that while department stores have been cutting down on inventory as consumer spending tumbled, a broad economic recovery would propel market share gains for Phillips Van Heusen, given its brands' importance to major retailers. The Commerce Department said earlier this week that retail sales fell in April for a second straight month, crimping hopes of a rebound in consumer spending. Still, many hard hit mall based retailers saw a slowdown in sales declines last month. ...<span class="sent">Wedbush Morgan analyst <span class="analyst">Jeff Mintz</span> said <span class="company">Macy's</span> consolidation from seven to four regions and centralized buying patterns will benefit big vendors like Phillips Van Heusen starting in the second half of the year. </span> Mr. Mintz also said in the Friday note to investors that while department stores have been cutting down on inventory as consumer spending tumbled, a broad economic recovery would propel market share gains for Phillips Van Heusen, given its brands' importance to major retailers. The Commerce Department said earlier this week that retail sales fell in April for a second straight month, crimping hopes of a rebound in consumer spending. Still, many hard hit mall bas Tweet this 

Wedbush Morgan analyst Jeff Mintz said Macy's consolidation from seven to four regions and centralized buying patterns will benefit big vendors like Phillips Van Heusen starting in the second half of the year. Mr. Mintz also said in the Friday note to investors that while department stores have been cutting down on inventory as consumer spending tumbled, a broad economic recovery would propel market share gains for Phillips Van Heusen, given its brands' importance to major retailers. The Commerce Department said earlier this week that retail sales fell in April for a second straight month, crimping hopes of a rebound in consumer spending. Still, many hard hit mall based retailers saw a slowdown in sales declines last month. 
Share:  <span class="sent">Wedbush Morgan analyst <span class="analyst">Jeff Mintz</span> said Macy's consolidation from seven to four regions and centralized buying patterns will benefit big vendors like <span class="company">Phillips Van Heusen</span> starting in the second half of the year. </span> Mr. Mintz also said in the Friday note to investors that while department stores have been cutting down on inventory as consumer spending tumbled, a broad economic recovery would propel market share gains for <span class="company">Phillips Van Heusen</span>, given its brands' importance to major retailers. The Commerce Department said earlier this week that retail sales fell in April for a second straight month, crimping hopes of a rebound in consumer spending. Still, many hard hit mall based retailers saw a slowdown in sales declines last month. ...<span class="sent">Wedbush Morgan analyst <span class="analyst">Jeff Mintz</span> said Macy's consolidation from seven to four regions and centralized buying patterns will benefit big vendors like <span class="company">Phillips Van Heusen</span> starting in the second half of the year. </span> Mr. Mintz also said in the Friday note to investors that while department stores have been cutting down on inventory as consumer spending tumbled, a broad economic recovery would propel market share gains for <span class="company">Phillips Van Heusen</span>, given its brands' importance to major retailers. The Commerce Department said earlier this week that retail sales fell in April for a sec Tweet this 

Freedman narrowed his $0.01 2009 loss per share estimate to breakeven. True Religion Apparel ( TRLG ) . Wedbush raises estimates Wedbush analyst Jeff Mintz said on May 6 that the company's $0.32 first quarter EPS beat his $0.28 estimate, as direct to consumer and international strength offset wholesale weakness. Mintz said True Religion stores continue to produce strong sales per square foot. He noted that the U.S wholesale business is still struggling due to weakness at boutiques, and department store destocking, but he believes the brand is holding its position in this channel. 
Share:  Freedman narrowed his $0.01 2009 loss per share estimate to breakeven. <span class="company">True Religion Apparel</span> ( TRLG ) . <span class="sent"> Wedbush raises estimates Wedbush analyst <span class="analyst">Jeff Mintz</span> said on May 6 that the company's $0.32 first quarter EPS beat his $0.28 estimate, as direct to consumer and international strength offset wholesale weakness. </span> Mintz said True Religion stores continue to produce strong sales per square foot. He noted that the U.S wholesale business is still struggling due to weakness at boutiques, and department store destocking, but he believes the brand is holding its position in this channel. ...Freedman narrowed his $0.01 2009 loss per share estimate to breakeven. <span class="company">True Religion Apparel</span> ( TRLG ) . <span class="sent"> Wedbush raises estimates Wedbush analyst <span class="analyst">Jeff Mintz</span> said on May 6 that the company's $0.32 first quarter EPS beat his $0.28 estimate, as direct to consumer and international strength offset wholesale weakness. </span> Mintz said True Religion stores continue to produce strong sales per square foot. He noted that the U.S wholesale business is still struggling due to weakness at boutiques, and department store destocking, but he believes the brand is holding its position in this channel. ...<span class="sent">Wedbush raises estimates Wedbush analyst <span class="analyst">Jeff Mintz</span> said on May 6 that the company's $0.32 first quarter EPS bea Tweet this 

That division is the company's strongest, and any weakness there could signal consumers are still cutting back. -The quote: "I expect good results from VF driven by their brands like North Face outperforming," said Wedbush Morgan analyst Jeff Mintz. "But the bigger jeans brands like Wrangler and Lee will provide a good read into how the overall consumer is doing." 
Share:  That division is the company's strongest, and any weakness there could signal consumers are still cutting back. <span class="sent"> -The quote: "I expect good results from <span class="company">VF</span> driven by their brands like North Face outperforming," said Wedbush Morgan analyst <span class="analyst">Jeff Mintz</span>. </span> "But the bigger jeans brands like Wrangler and Lee will provide a good read into how the overall consumer is doing." ...That division is the company's strongest, and any weakness there could signal consumers are still cutting back. <span class="sent"> -The quote: "I expect good results from <span class="company">VF</span> driven by their brands like North Face outperforming," said Wedbush Morgan analyst <span class="analyst">Jeff Mintz</span>. </span> "But the bigger jeans brands like Wrangler and Lee will provide a good read into how the overall consumer is doing." Tweet this 

That division is the company's strongest, and any weakness there could signal consumers are still cutting back. -The quote: "I expect good results from VF driven by their brands like North Face outperforming," said Wedbush Morgan analyst Jeff Mintz. "But the bigger jeans brands like Wrangler and Lee will provide a good read into how the overall consumer is doing." 
Share:  That division is the company's strongest, and any weakness there could signal consumers are still cutting back. <span class="sent"> -The quote: "I expect good results from VF driven by their brands like <span class="company">North Face</span> outperforming," said Wedbush Morgan analyst <span class="analyst">Jeff Mintz</span>. </span> "But the bigger jeans brands like Wrangler and Lee will provide a good read into how the overall consumer is doing." ...That division is the company's strongest, and any weakness there could signal consumers are still cutting back. <span class="sent"> -The quote: "I expect good results from VF driven by their brands like <span class="company">North Face</span> outperforming," said Wedbush Morgan analyst <span class="analyst">Jeff Mintz</span>. </span> "But the bigger jeans brands like Wrangler and Lee will provide a good read into how the overall consumer is doing." Tweet this