Whole Foods Market Earnings Preview

Zacks.com submits: Whole Foods Market Inc. (WFMI), one of the leading natural and organic foods supermarkets, recently posted better-than-expected second-quarter 2010 results on the back of strong sales, sending the stock up 6.5% or $2.60 to $42.85 per share in after-market trading on Wednesday. Shoppers are flocking to the grocery chain as the economy eases.

By Zacks Investment Research: Whole Foods Market Inc. (WFM), one of the leading natural and organic foods supermarkets and an S&P 500 company, will release its second-quarter 2012 financial results after the closing bell on Wednesday, May 2.

By Zacks.com: Tiffany & Company (TIF), a high-end jewelry designer, manufacturer and retailer, is slated to report its third-quarter 2011 financial results before the bell on Tuesday, November 29. The current Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter is 59 cents a share. The Zacks Consensus estimates revenue at $798 million.

By Zacks Investment Research: Lululemon Athletica Inc. (LULU), the leading athletic apparel and accessories retailer in Canada, the U.S. and Australia, is scheduled to report its fourth-quarter 2011 financial results before the opening bell on March 22.

By Zacks.com: Coach Inc. (COH), the designer and marketer of fine accessories and gifts, is scheduled to report its fourth-quarter 2011 financial results on August 2, 2011. The current Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter is 65 cents a share. For the quarter under review, revenue is $1,009 million, according to the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Third-Quarter 2011, a Synopsis

Zacks.com submits: Staples Inc. (SPLS), a leading retailer of office products and services, is scheduled to report its first-quarter 2011 financial results on May 18, 2011. The current Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter is 32 cents a share.

Zacks.com submits: Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (WWW), one of the leading designers, manufacturers and marketers of branded footwear and apparel, is scheduled to report its first-quarter 2011 financial results before the bell on Tuesday, April 19. The current Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter is 66 cents a share.

Zacks.com submits: Family Dollar Stores Inc. (FDO), the operator of the self-service retail discount store chain, is slated to report its second-quarter 2011 financial results before the bell on Wednesday, March 30, 2011. The current Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter is 98 cents a share.