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July 7, 2010
FROM RETAILWIRE:
Bed Bath & Beyond has churned out double digit top line growth over the past three quarters, helping it move up to the sixth position on Consensus Advisors' 2009-2010 Retailer Health Ratings. What do you think of Bed Bath & Beyond's competitive strength in the marketplace?
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Target and Walmart aren't going to cede home to Bed Bath & Beyond and Walmart in particular is poised to pick up a bit of business now that Kmart has transitioned out of Martha Stewart. BB&B's staying power in this highly competitive space is impressive; however, I see opportunities to create even more distance by editing assortments and clearing clutter in the stores.