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The Real Problem With Lululemon

Lululemon has a growth problem, but that's only half the uphill battle. It also has to figure out how to expand without diluting its strong brand.

What You Should Know About July Retail Sales

The headline number for July retail sales might have missed expectations, but there still was plenty to like about the report.

Stay Away From (Most) Big Retailers

Despite the apparent recovery, consumers are still being cautious about their spending, which is bad news for most big retail stores. Key word: "most."

Bill Ackman Wants New CEO at JCPenney … Or Else

The agitating investor makes headlines with JCP almost daily -- here's the latest wrinkle in this drawn-out tale of Bill Ackman and JCPenney.

The Internet Takes Charge: Thursday’s IP Market Recap

A bouncy Thursday for stocks was punctuated by huge post-earnings moves in online stocks like GRPN and OWW, as well as after-hours movement from Priceline.

Is JCPenney Doomed?

JCPenney has a new marketing mind, but JCP still will need time and money to execute a turnaround ... and that's a problem.

Fed Concerns Are Piling Up: Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

Markets dropped for a third straight day on easing concerns, though Groupon and Tesla offered up some after-hours fireworks.

7 Highly Shorted Stocks Set for a Big Move

The bears might not always be right, but it's still important to keep tabs on what they're hunting -- that's where you'll find potential traps and opportunities.

A (Mostly) Wretched Day for Retail: Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

Lowered guidance from American Eagle sends AEO and other teen retailers falling, plus Sears and JCP showed weakness Tuesday. FOSL and KORS bucked the trend, though.

Apple Stores Are Old News — And That’s Bad News for Rivals

At first glance, it might seem like other tech giants should be cheering Apple Stores' struggles, but it might be a red flag for the tech retail format.

S&P 500 Breaks Above 1700: Thursday’s IP Market Recap

U.S. stocks roared ahead Thursday on positive jobs and auto sales news, sending the S&P 500 over the 1700 mark and the Dow to all-time highs.

5 Indicted in $300M Credit Card Fraud Spree

Federal prosecutors have charged five men for credit card fraud that has cost companies $300 million. Two of the men are currently in custody.

3 Weak Retailers to Leave at the Register

Amid not-so-certain times for the American consumer, investors can protect themselves by avoiding less-than-sparkling stocks in the retail sector.

6 Battling Big-Box Retailers: Who’s Winning?

A few big-box retailers are reaching all-time highs, yet others can't seem to gain any momentum. Let's take a look at who's ahead ... and who's poised to lead the sector.

3 Red-Hot Retailers That Could Get the Earnings Hose

JCPenney, Zumiez and Gap have all been soaring of late, but could be stopped by their upcoming earnings reports. Here's what you need to know.

Get Selective, Sell These 3 Consumer Stocks

Large investors with the firepower to move stocks up or down are paring down their holdings, selling off lower-quality stocks like these three.

Put JCPenney to Bed

JCPenney has jumped to the top of a long-standing trading range. However, the company's in no better shape, so traders might consider puts to bank on a reversion.

The Bar Moves Higher Still — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

Electronic Arts and Whole Foods were among strong earnings performers helping to drive the markets to yet higher all-time marks.

JCPenney Same-Store Sales Sink: 6 Stocks in 60 Seconds

This week's video: JCPenney's same-store sales fell 17% in Q1. Also, find out why Arena Pharmaceuticals and Toyota are both celebrating.