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.

Why Starbucks Is Still Steaming Hot

By Gene Marcial, InvestorPlace Contributor
Innovative products, improved customer service and new efforts in Europe and India should keep the java giant growing for years to come.

Friday Apple Rumors: New iPads Planned

By Adam Patterson, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Apple plans to diversify tablet offerings to outshine competitors -- and continues to move forward with creating its own streaming-content service.

The Gap Is No Longer It

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Gap Inc. (GPS) makes quality products, but competition has relegated it to the bargain bin. However, a company reinvention might help it stay in the game.

Retailing: Same-Store Sales See Wide Gains

By Beth Gaston Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
Many retailers blew past analysts’ February expectations. Can the trend continue?

Activision Cuts 600 Jobs; Stock Drops

By Adam Patterson, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
America's largest video game publisher is watching its blockbuster's subscriber base taper off. Flagging customers might be flocking to Electronic Arts.

Gap (GPS) Options Traders Win Big by Betting on Better Sales

By Beth Gaston Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
Gap (GPS) rallies after positive same-store sales, sending short-term calls higher and delivering a big payoff for some traders.

Costco’s Results Show a Spending Uptrend

By Beth Gaston Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
Costco earnings and sales continue to climb -- beating analysts' estimates. Shoppers may still be looking for value, but they are spending more.

Sears Holdings Stock: 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Sears has a great assortment of assets, but it has to stem its losses while fighting off a number of competitors. Can investors bank on SHLD staying hot?

5 Retail Stocks Investors Should Keep on the Rack

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Consumer sentiment is on the rise, but these stocks have been heading down over the past year.

Making a Case for JC Penney

By Beth Gaston Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
Here's why I want to root for the chain -- and why it just might be the little retailer that could.

Sears Has Investors Looking Forward — and Buying

By Beth Gaston Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
Despite a poor earnings report, SHLD surged even higher Thursday on news of store sales and a spin-off

Best Online Retailers for Customer Satisfaction

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
American Customer Satisfaction lists Amazon.com, Overstock and eBay as top for customer service in the e-commerce category, while Netflix plunges..

When Big Retailers Don’t ‘Like’ Facebook

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
Only a year ago, putting retail storefronts on Facebook seemed like a great idea. But Facebook users haven't responded as expected.

Best Department and Discount Stores for Customer Satisfaction

By InvestorPlace Staff
Nordstrom leads the pack for 2011, while Wal-Mart comes in last

Best Specialty Retailers for Customer Satisfaction

By InvestorPlace Staff
Costco, Sam's Club and Staples were among the best specialty retailers on the ASCI's annual look at customer satisfaction.

3 Retailers to Watch Ahead of Earnings

By Beth Gaston Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
As earnings season draws to a close, retailers are getting more into the mix. Keep an eye on these three retail stocks going into their reports.

Wal-Mart: One Step Forward, Two Back

By Jeff Reeves
It finally lifted U.S. same-store sales, but margins -- thanks to lower-price competitors, like Dollar Tree -- and organic growth are lagging.

Bed Bath & Beyond Investors Can Relax

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Many fear casa.com will be to Bed Bath & Beyond what Amazon has been to Best Buy. But it's not exactly an apples-to-apples comparison.

UPS Partners with e-Commerce Lender Kabbage

By Brandy Betz
With client consent, UPS will provide shipping data to small-business lender Kabbage to help it evaluate loan prospects.
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