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.

Walmart Can’t Keep Its Shelves Stocked

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
Mega-retailer Walmart is running into logistics problems that are keeping its shelves from being properly stocked.

J.C. Penney Shares Plummet After Disastrous Q4

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
After posting a wider fourth-quarter loss and weaker-than-expected sales, J.C. Penney shares fell sharply in Thursday morning trading.

Coinstar Adds New PayPal Feature to Kiosks

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Coinstar is introducing coin-counting kiosks that allow users add and withdraw funds from their PayPal accounts in three states.

Will Higher Payroll Tax Rates Really Crimp Consumer Spending?

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
While retailers might have enjoyed a tailwind at the end of 2012, they’ve hit a headwind since Jan. 1 that isn’t showing up in the numbers.

Why RadioShack Will Be Dead By 2015

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The good news is RadioShack can and will sell assets and close stores if it needs to shore up waning liquidity. The bad news is, that’s the only good news.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: iMac Supply Constraints Easing

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Mac sales are rising as Apple produces more iMacs; Apple accessories hit Staples online store; and Apple settles class action suit over kids' in-game purchases.

Get Your Bearish Jollies With Sports Shorts

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Athletic apparel companies like Nike, Under Armour and Lululemon have been outperforming the market in recent months; now, all three look like good short candidates.

Barnes & Noble Chairman May Take Retail Stores Private

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Leonard Riggio, who founded Barnes & Noble in the 1970's, is planning to buy its retail bookstore business for an undisclosed sum, sending its shares surging.

Fast Retailing + Gap: Would the Fishers Sell?

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Rumors of a Fast Retailing/Gap merger are once again making the rounds. However, nothing will happen without the Fisher family's approval.

Try a KORS Call on for Size

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
The apparel stock has pulled back to support -- this long call strategy is looking for a rebound from these levels.

Gap Rumored to Be Possible Japanese Buyout Target

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Rumors appeared last week that Japan's Fast Retailing may be exploring a possible takeover of Gap.

Why Google NEEDS To Open Retail Stores

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
Apple and Microsoft have opened physical locations and now there is talk Google might do the same. Here's why that's a smart move.

OfficeMax, Office Depot Unite? Not Impressed

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The two have agreed to merge and both stocks are soaring on the news. In the end, though, it won't be enough to offset falling sales.

Friday Apple Rumors: Updated iPads to Debut by April’s End

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Redesigned iPads will debut before the end of April; Greenlight Capital boost its Apple holding's last quarter; and Staples will sell Apple products.

5 Reasons Michael Kors Keeps Killing It

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Michael Kors stock headed higher Tuesday on yet another boffo earnings blowout. Here's a look at what everyone is loving about KORS right now.

Monday Apple Rumors: Curved Glass Apple Smartwatch Coming

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Apple is developing a curved glass iOS-running wristwatch; Tim Cook opposed Samsung lawsuit while COO; and Home Depot drops Blackberry for iOS devices.

Ex-Walgreen Exec to Become RadioShack’s New CEO

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Radioshack announced that Joseph C. Magnacca, formerly a vice president at Walgreen, would become its newest CEO next week.

5 Valentine’s Day Stocks to Love or Leave

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
These five stocks cater to the romantics in the crowd, but don't think the ramped-up business around Valentine's Day will make all of them sizzle.

Home Depot to Hire 80,000 Seasonal Workers

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Home Depot plans to hire 80,000 seasonal workers this spring, 10,000 more than last year, to meet expected seasonal demand.
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