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.

5 Money-Making Retailers Receiving High Marks

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
We may have missed the 0.7% estimated gain in retail sales last month. But high-performance stocks like these show just how strong this sector can be.

Retail Sales Are Up, So Are These 7 Shopper-Friendly Stocks

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Retail sales rose 0.4% in January. No doubt shoppers were frequenting one of these seven clothing companies. They also make for great stocks.

Retailers Show Strength, But Be Selective

By Michael A. Gayed
Look for retailers that make an effort to provide a gratifying shopping experience, not just low prices.

Target’s Jason Wu Fiasco

By InvestorPlace Staff
Online ordering glitches and no controls at stores to prevent buyouts by resellers top a long list of customer complaints.

Wal-Mart to Fight Obesity With New Grocery Label

By InvestorPlace Staff
Wal-Mart hopes to promote healthier eating and curtail the obesity epidemic in America by rolling out its new "Great For You" label this year.

The World’s Top Retailers

By InvestorPlace Staff
When it comes to sales, these companies were the most powerful on the planet in 2010, a report by Deloitte and STORES Media shows.

Monday Apple Rumors: Best Buy Survey Offers Peak at Possible iTV Features

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
A survey issued by Best Buy accidentally included details about features that might be included in Apple's iTV, a source notes. See what was revealed.

5 Breakout Retail Stocks for February

By Chris Johnson, CEO, Johnson Research Group
When a recovery is on the way, the retail sector outperforms -- expect these stocks to boom during the next month.

Value to Shoppers Equals Value for Investors

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
These retailers are doing well because they offer superior products or discounts on quality products. So consumers are spending -- wisely.

Even With Apple Genius, New J.C. Penney Might Be a Tough Sell

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
CEO Ron Johnson's "Tar-Mart" strategy, in-store boutiques might further fracture the struggling retailer's brand identity.

5 Retail Stocks To Return

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Aside from Target, these five retail stocks have not been given anything higher than a "C" in my book for all of 2011.

2 Must-Buy Large-Cap Growth Stocks

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
These two stocks are not only growing, they are going to give massive returns over the next several years.

Macy’s Hauls Martha Stewart Into Court

By InvestorPlace Staff
Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia's new deal with J.C. Penney has Macy's in a litigious dither, claiming a violation of its own agreement with Stewart.

How to Turn $1 Into $1.6 Billion

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
While the goods used to be garbage, dollar stores have significantly improved their wares -- and their stocks are ready for a similar improvement.

Why Goldman Sachs Is Keeping a Close Eye on Sears

By InvestorPlace Staff
The firm and its clients have more than $3.5 billion tied up in Eddie Lampert's hedge fund, which is one Sears's largest investors.

J.C. Penney to Cut Thousands of Jobs

By InvestorPlace Staff
A New York Post report says the struggling retailer will cut thousands of jobs, hitting most of the retailer's 1,200 locations.

Family Dollar Is Bad News for Grocers

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Uh oh -- food is becoming a major draw for dollar stores, and they can easily undersell traditional grocers like Safeway.

To Buy or to Short Best Buy?

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
It's too weak to buy, but too strong to short. Just steer clear of this bricks-and-mortar retailer that will eventually succumb to online competitors.

5 Clothing and Accessories Stocks to Flaunt

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
These high-class and mid-range clothing and accessory retail stores have seen excellent returns over the past 12 months.
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