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.

Bricks-and-Mortar Still Score in Sporting Goods

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Near 52-week highs, Dick's, Cabelas and Foot Locker are doing lots of things right, and so far they're fending off the mighty e-tailiers like Amazon and eBay.

Fossil: Not Exactly Luxury — And That’s OK

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
Fossil offers a mix of both appreciated brand name and respectable prices, meaning it should continue its earnings growth amid a wobbly economy.

CVS Caremark Tops Q2 Profit, Misses on Revenue

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
CVS Caremark posted increased second-quarter earnings that topped Wall Street forecasts, but missed on revenue, and raised its earnings outlook for the year.

Consider Shopping for Discount Retail Stocks

By Jeff Reeves
Discount retail stocks are still good picks -- the group has just been brought down by Family Dollar, which is its weakest link by far.

Abercrombie: A Downward Fashion Trend

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Abercrombie & Fitch shares have taken a beating in the last year, as the retailer's youth-only atmosphere has made it even more of a clothing casualty than its competitors.

Retail Sales Beat Forecasts in July

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
July was a better month for retailers than Wall Street expected with average same-store sales rising 4.6% as consumers took advantage of discounts.

Best Buy Struggles for the Best Way Forward

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Even going private is fraught with major challenges, such as coming up with the buyout money -- and the ability to pay it back. And how likely is a takeover?

Big-Box Retailers Take to the City

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
As more people move to cities, Wal-Mart, Target and others are migrating along with the population. Shifting to the cityscape, though, has its own problems.

Friday Apple Rumors: Mountain Lion Downloads Soar

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Apple's OS X Mountain Lion is downloaded more than 2 million times in 48 hours; Apple is developing video-enhanced glasses; and the iPhone 4 gets a price cut.

Amazon’s Bezos to Donate $2.5M to Gay Marriage Campaign

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Amazon founder and billionaire Jeff Bezos says he will donate $2.5 million to a pro-gay marriage referendum campaign in the state of Washington.

Back-to-School Ain’t What It Used to Be

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Back-to-school season still includes shopping excursions for clothes and supplies, but retailers make it even easier to shop online, killing the fun.

Office Depot Is a Dud

By Jeff Reeves
Online retailers leave Office Depot in the dust, making ODP a bet that's too risky to take.

Is It Time to Put RadioShack on Death Watch?

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Brick-and-mortar retailer RadioShack suspended its dividend amid a horrid quarter. Is a bankruptcy filing in its near future? Maybe not, if ...

RadioShack Posts Q2 Loss, Suspends Dividend, Shares Plunge

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
RadioShack surprised Wall Street analysts by posting a $21 million second-quarter loss, while missing revenue estimates and suspending its dividend.

Wet Seal’s Woes Are Far From Over

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Fallen-from-grace momentum stock Wet Seal took another plunge Monday on news the company fired its CEO. WTSLA now is dirt cheap -- but far from a bargain.

Small-Town Casey’s a Big Time Dividend Player

By Dividend Growth Investor
Casey's Stores did not come up on our radar screen until just recently, but the stock merits a solid look as a dividend and appreciation portfolio player

Can Gap Dethrone Lululemon as Queen of Fitness Chic?

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Wherever Lululemon goes Gap's Athleta stores follow, as they fight for a share of the women's active apparel market. Here's how their stocks compare.

Wal-Mart Scandal Sign of a Mid-Life Crisis?

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Wal-Mart may need an extreme leadership makeover to satisfy angry shareholders in the wake of a bribery scandal originating in Mexico.

eBay’s Savvy Move to Get Fashionable

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
Adding a line of exclusive goods for the holidays will add to its already growing appeal. Throw in PayPal, and investors have a lot to like about eBay.
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