New Partnerships, Content Licensing Agreements, Omni-Channel Strategies, and Quarterly Financial Results - Research Report on eBay, Amazon, Limited Brands, Dick's Sporting Goods, and Gap

NEW YORK, November 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Today, Analysts' Corner announced new research reports highlighting eBay Inc. (NASDAQ: EBAY), Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN), Limited Brands Inc. (NYSE: LTD), Dick's Sporting Goods Inc. (NYSE: DKS) and The Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.

eBay Inc. Research Report

On November 20, 2013, eBay Inc. (eBay) and Westfield Labs announced that the companies were partnering with retailers Rebecca Minkoff, Sony, and TOMS to power a trio of digital storefronts in the Westfield shopping mall in San Francisco. eBay said that with this, consumers will be able to buy curated merchandise from each brand via a shoppable window, pay with PayPal, then arrange for free home delivery or pickup within the mall for select items. eBay added that the three digital storefronts, which offer roughly 100 items on sale, will be located on the fourth floor of the Westfield San Francisco Centre from the date of the announcement until January 12, 2014. The Full Research Report on eBay Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/4666_EBAY

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Amazon.com, Inc. Research Report

On November 20, 2013, Amazon.com, Inc. (Amazon) announced a content licensing agreement with PBS Distribution that will make Prime Instant Video the exclusive online-only subscription home for streaming the popular series Mr. Selfridge. Amazon said that Prime Instant Video is the only subscription service to offer the first season of the ITV Studios/MASTERPIECE co-produced series from WGBH Boston starring three-time Emmy winner Jeremy Piven. Brad Beale, Director of Digital Video Content Acquisition for Amazon, said, "Our Prime customers have an appetite for MASTERPIECE, as evidenced by the undeniable success of Downton Abbey-which is the all-time most watched series on Prime Instant Video. Mr. Selfridge is another great MASTERPIECE show that our customers love and we are excited to add it to our growing list of exclusive programming in Prime Instant Video." The Full Research Report on Amazon.com, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/b2f0_AMZN

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Limited Brands Inc. Research Report

On November 20, 2013, Limited Brand Inc. (Limited Brands) reported its Q3 FY 2013 financial results (period ended November 2, 2013). The Company's net sales increased 5.9% YoY to $2.2 billion during the quarter. Net income came in at $92.0 million or $0.31 per diluted share in Q3 FY 2013, compared to net income of $73.4 million or $0.25 per diluted share in Q3 FY 2012. The Company also stated that it expects Q4 FY 2013 earnings in the range of $1.67 to $1.82 per share. In addition, for full-year FY 2013, the Company expects EPS in the range of $3.07 to $3.22. The Full Research Report on Limited Brands Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/3343_LTD

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Dick's Sporting Goods Inc. Research Report

On November 19, 2013, Dick's Sporting Goods Inc. (Dick's Sporting Goods) reported its Q3 FY 2013 financial results (period ended November 2, 2013). The Company's net sales increased 6.7% YoY to $1.4 billion during the quarter. Net income was $50.0 million or $0.40 per diluted share in Q3 FY 2013, compared to net income of $50.1 million or $0.40 per diluted share in Q3 FY 2012. Commenting on the results, Edward W. Stack, Chairman and CEO of Dick's Sporting Goods, said, "Despite the continued challenging consumer environment, we delivered better than expected results in the third quarter, exceeding both our sales and earnings expectations. The marketing efforts, improved customer experience and selective pricing initiatives we began in the third quarter were successful in driving traffic and sales, but at slightly lower than anticipated margins. We remain excited about the long-term opportunities in our business that we presented at our analyst day in September, and we will continue to drive towards those goals." The Full Research Report on Dick's Sporting Goods Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/17c8_DKS

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The Gap Inc. Research Report

On November 20, 2013, The Gap Inc. (Gap) announced the expansion of its Reserve in Store capabilities to all U.S. Banana Republic stores and to more than 200 Gap stores in 15 major U.S. markets. The Company said that this launch represents one element of Gap Inc.'s larger omni-channel retail strategy designed to strengthen and integrate the shopping experience, whether customers choose to shop online, on-the-go or in stores. Gap added that Reserve in Store makes it easy for customers to shop online or with their mobile device, place their favorite styles on hold and pick them up in local stores. Tom Sands, Executive Vice President, Gap North America, said, "With Reserve in Store, our stores are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We're focused on delivering an incredible store experience and making it even more convenient for our customers to shop with us however and whenever they want." The Full Research Report on The Gap Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/3877_GPS

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