Two low-priced retailers set for gains

LEON’S FURNITURE LTD. $18.01 (Toronto symbol LNF; TSINetwork Rating: Average) (416-243-7880; www.leons.ca; Shares outstanding: 76.3 million; Market cap: $1.4 billion; Dividend yield: 3.1%) has steadily increased the number of stores under its Leon’s banner from 27 in 2003 to today’s 86.
In March 2013, the company nearly quadrupled in size… Read More

These 2 retailers are poised to rebound

ALIMENTATION COUCHE-TARD $54.21 (Toronto symbol ATD.B: TSINetwork Rating: Average) (1-800-361-2612; www.couchetard.com; Shares outstanding: 567.4 million; Market cap: $30.7 billion; Dividend yield: 0.7%) operates 12,750 convenience stores throughout North America and Europe.
In the three months ended February 4, 2018, sales jumped 38.3%, to $15.79 billion from $11.42 billion a.. Read More

This retailer has strong prospects

Food and general-merchandise retailer North West has a long history of rising earnings. That’s despite the increased shipping costs associated with its remote northern stores.

The company recently moved to lower its operating costs with the acquisition of a regional airline. It has also used… Read More

Profits keep rising for these retailers

ALIMENTATION COUCHE-TARD $66.95 (Toronto symbol ATD.B: TSINetwork Rating: Average) (1-800-361- 2612; www.couchetard.com; Shares outstanding: 567.4 million; Market cap: $37.8 billion; Dividend yield: 0.5%) operates 10,869 convenience stores throughout North America and Europe.

In the three months ended October 15, 2017, sales jumped 43.8%, to $12.14 billion… Read More