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Getting ahead of the pack with Staples

 Apr 21, 2008 06:06 PM UTC
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Filed under: Staples Inc (SPLS), Stocks to Buy

Readers of this space know that, given the uncertainties regarding U.S. economic growth, household formation, and job creation, the retail sector is to be avoided. Still, there are exceptions -- particularly when the fundamentals suggest it's a decent time to get-ahead-of-the-pack with a company -- and with the aforementioned in mind, Staples is worth a review.

In general, analysts don't forecast anything spectacular about Staples, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPLS) FY 2009 North American retail sales, which should decline 1-3%

Still, there are bright spots that provide cause for hope: strong results from the North American delivery division's Chicago, Denver and Miami regions point to untapped domestic metropolitan area opportunities.

Further, margins should widen as SPLS's ramping private-label business comprises a larger percentage of sales.

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