Retail Stocks

Consumers dictate the economy, so it is only fair that retail stocks have a tendency to dominate the market. Superstores such as Walmart (NYSE:WMT) and Target (NYSE:TGT) have come to lead the sector, although smaller cap stores such as Dick’s Sporting Goods (NYSE:DKS) and American Eagle (NYSE:AEO) make interesting plays, as they cater to specific fields.

Retail stocks have an optimistic forecast, assuming the market continues to recover. Should the market falter, retail stocks may plummet. If you choose to invest in retail, watch the market extremely carefully.

Men’s Wearhouse Founder Has No Clothes

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
Men's Wearhouse founder George Zimmer would need one heck of a plan to convince anyone that current management isn't doing a good enough job at the helm.

Will Retail Stocks Keep Outperforming?

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Surging consumer confidence has spelled outsized returns so far in 2013 -- let's take a look and see whether the run is done.

When Retailers Ask Your Zipcode, Don’t Give It!

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Retailers who collect customers zip codes can share that data with direct marketers to get much more detailed information on shoppers.

4 Young-Gun Stocks Trying to Stay Cool

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Teens might be a lucrative target for companies, but they're also a quickly moving one. Here are three stocks that have struggled to keep up, as well as one that's dead-on so far.

Should I Buy Ulta Salon? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Ulta Salon's stock has been on a roller-coaster ride in 2013. Is this the right place to hop on? Here are 3 pros and 3 cons.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: Apple Accounts for 25% of E-Book Sales

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
About a quarter of all e-book sales are through Apple; liquid cooling could come to the iPhone this year; and Apple says it cannot decrypt some service data.

Microsoft’s Mini-Stores: Same Old Same Old

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Microsoft is jumping on the mini-store train with 500 planned Best Buy locations, and just like Samsung, Microsoft has plenty to gain. Best Buy, not so much.

Forget Walmart and Target — Costco ‘Gets It’

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Investors often argue about whether Walmart or Target is the better buy. Well, stop your bickering -- the real top discount retail stock is Costco.

Why Specialty Retail Can’t Speak for the Sector

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Don't run screaming from the sector just because investors in these specialty stocks have the jitters.

Francesca’s: On Sale, But Don’t Bother

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Don't go looking at Francesca's as a value play after its post-earnings tumble. The boutique has several question marks and is being aggressively pulled by sentiment.

Don’t Get Burned by Solar: ETF Alternatives for Hot Stock Picks

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
This week, we look at at ways to bundle General Electric and Williams-Sonoma, as well as dividend, clean energy and financial stocks.

Jos. A Bank: The Shorts Suit Up

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Jos. A Bank, which already lowered its estimates, will report its earnings numbers officially on Thursday. A few simple words of advice: Stay away.

Should I Buy Williams-Sonoma? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Williams-Sonoma has been aggressive in its multi-brand, multichannel marketing, and to great results. But does that make its stock worth your investment dollar?

Bad Weather Got Your Retailers Down? Bundle Up With an ETF

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Rather than sweat your way through every extra inch of April snow or way-too-warm November, get your retail exposure via ETFs instead.

Victoria’s Secret Says No to Masectomy Bras

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Limited Brands' Victoria's Secret has turned down a request to make bras for women who undergo mastectomies.

Marketo Makes a Splash: 6 Stocks in 60 Seconds

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
This week's video: Cloud company Marketo nearly doubles in its first few days of trading. Also, find out why Carnival is sinking while Home Depot soars.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: Apple Brand Worth $185B

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Apple is still the world's most valuable brand; Apple Stores generated almost $58 per visitor last quarter; and Apple offers discounts deals in India.

Fabulous Fifth Avenue: Top Shelf Shopping

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Fifth Avenue offers an amazing, high-end shopping experience anyone would love to indulge in.

Valero’s Retail Spinoff Is Worth Watching

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Oil refineries like Valero are opting to close or spin off their retail operations to streamline profits. But while VLO might not want CST Brands, investors should.
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