Tue Aug 01 12:00:00 -0400 2006

(New York, NY)

Initiates coverage on 38 Retail companies in Broadlines, Hardlines, Luxury Goods, and Specialty Stores sectors

Telsey Advisory Group™ (TAG), formed by Dana Telsey, one of Wall Street’s leading retail analysts, today announced the launch of its operations with the initiation of coverage on 38 retail companies. The firm’s coverage will focus on four primary industry sectors: Broadlines, Hardlines, Luxury Goods, and Specialty Stores. Coverage for the 38 companies is being initiated by Ms. Telsey, a seven-time #1 ranked analyst by Institutional Investor, and TAG’s team of expert industry analysts.

To view the list of companies under coverage and the full release, download the PDF here: Telsey Advisory Group, August 1, 2006