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.

Bribery Pays for Some Walmart Executives

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Members of Walmart's audit committee have been paid additional compensation for the extra work investigating allegations of bribery at its overseas units.

Williams-Sonoma Stops Selling Pressure Cookers Around Boston

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
Retailer Williams-Sonoma (NYSE:WSM) is removing pressure cookers from its stores near Boston. The removal -- which applies to stores in Massachusetts -- is a temporary…

Wednesday Apple Rumors: 63% of Music Downloads Via iTunes

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Apple's iTunes accounts for 63% of paid music downloads; Chinese authorities criticize Apple again; and Berlin to get its first Apple Store in May.

Weather Won’t Waylay Quality Retailers

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
A couple extra weeks of snow or unseasonal warmth can shake up the numbers, but rarely have significant, lasting implications.

ETF Alternatives for Last Week’s Hot Stocks

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
This week, we'll look at ways to bundle small-cap, retail, cruise and cable stocks into exchange-traded funds.

Macy’s Headed for a Breakdown

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
For those looking for a swing trade, retailer Macy's (NYSE: M) is setting up a short-side opportunity.

Should I Buy Dick’s Sporting Goods Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Dick's Sporting Goods has a solid long-term track history, but has been struggling in recent months. Is it a buy? Here are three pros and three cons.

Top 5 Things to Remember Before Tax Day

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
The Walmart Foundation, United Way, National Disability Institute and Goodwill Industries have compiled a list of things taxpayers should keep in mind.

Samsung Experience: It’s Great … Just Not for Best Buy

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Samsung has announced plans to open 'Samsung Experience' mini-shops within Best Buy, but the benefits seem pretty one-sided.

3 Reasons the ‘Amazon Tax’ Won’t Kill Online Retailers

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
While the New York Supreme Court's ruling on online taxation is a setback for e-tailers, they have a number of other advantages over brick-and-mortar stores.

JCPenney CEO Hit With Massive Pay Cut

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
JCPenney CEO Ron Johnson did not receive a bonus or stock award for 2012, trimming his annual compensation significantly from 2011's $53.3 million.

Whoops! Macy’s Typo Allows Shoppers to Score $1,500 Necklace for $47

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
A catalog typo had retailer Macy's selling a $1,500 gold necklace for about 3% of the price.

Walmart Lockers: Not As Dumb As They Seem

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Walmart has taken a page out of Amazon's playbook by debuting pick-up lockers. While it might seem an odd move for a retailer with so many physical locations, the strategy has merit.

Try on This Unique Retailer For Size

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Francesca's boasts booming growth and a great model, making it too strong for the shorts to put up a fight.

Dollar Stores’ 2013 Renaissance Continues

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
Dollar General has had an outstanding start to 2013, and similar improvement can be seen across other deep-discount retailers.

This Fading Retailer Is Ripe for a Short

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Retail is a fickle business to play in and Guess could be the next victim of ever-changing consumers tastes, on top of economic weakness.

Pricing Revealed for T-Mobile’s New Contract-Free Plans

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
T-Mobile is expected to unveil two sets of no-contract wireless service plans next week, including "uncarrier classic" plans offered through national retailers.

How to Play the Lululemon Collapse

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Traders are souring on this apparel stock after an ill-timed recall -- here are two options strategies that position you for further downside.

J.C. Penney Debuts ‘Joe Fresh’ Shops in 683 Stores

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
J.C. Penney has launched Joe Fresh boutique shops inside its department stores, part of an effort to attract customers by promoting popular brands.
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