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Retail stocks are companies that operate and sell finished goods via physical storefronts, often in direct competition with e-commerce businesses. Retailers are also largely dependent on the health of the greater economy for strong earnings figures. Some of the biggest retailers by market capitalization include the likes of Target, Costco, and Walmart

Recent Retail Stocks Articles

Trade of the Day: Office Depot (ODP)

Office Depot (ODP) began to lose value when Staples (SPLS) warned about the coming quarter, which is a very bad sign for the industry. Back-to-school is critical, and it looks like the data aren't going to be good.

Kohl’s Stock Bucks the Negative Trend in Retail

While other retailers like WMT and TGT continue to struggle, Kohl's posted quietly positive earnings for the latest quarter.

Walmart vs. Target: Who Wins the CEO Shuffle? (WMT, TGT)

Reeling from disappointing earnings and myriad challenges, Target named former PepsiCo (PEP) executive Brian Cornell as its new CEO, while Walmart tapped Walmart Asia CEO Greg Foran to head up its critically important U.S. operations. Can either one deliver a turnaround?

Can the U.S. Consumer Bounce Back?

If retail stocks are to have any chance, American consumers will need a booster shot. Here's a look the continued struggle of the U.S. economy.

MCD Stock: Investors Shrug at McDonald’s Buyback Plans

CEO Don Thompson will need to do more than raise the shareholder payout to entice investors to buy McDonald's stock.

Wet Seal: WTSL Stock Sinks on Weak Outlook

Wet Seal reported a first quarter loss on lower-than-expected sales and forecast a weak current quarter, sending WTSL stock down sharply.

PetSmart Slashes Outlook, PETM Stock Tanks

PetSmart reported lower-than-expected quarterly sales and trimmed its full year outlook, sending PETM stock down sharply.

Retail Stocks – The 7 Stock Charts You Need to Watch Now

Retail stocks have been hit hard in recent weeks, putting a number of stock charts on the verge of a breakdown. Which retail stocks are most vulnerable?

DKS: Weak Golf & Hunting Sales Whack Dick’s Sporting Goods

Dick's Sporting Goods reported first-quarter profits and sales that missed estimates and lowered its outlook for the year, sending DKS stock down sharply.

Earnings Watch: 5 Crummy Retail Stocks on Deck

Even beat-and-raise earnings won't change the thesis on these struggling retail stocks, which have more losses to come.

Bulls Can Salivate Over JWN Stock, But Don’t Bite – Yet

Nordstrom (JWN) staged a beauty of a breakout Friday after reporting great Q1 results. JWN stock could push higher, but patience is warranted.

DRI: Red Lobster Chain Sold for $2.1B

Darden Restaurants says it has sold Red Lobster to a private equity firm for $2.1 billion. DRI stock sank on the news.

M: Macy’s Raises Dividend, Boosts Buyback

Macy's said it would raise its quarterly dividend and repurchase another $1.5 billion in shares, sending M stock up modestly on Wednesday.

WEN Stock – Wendy’s Gets No Respect for Street-Beating Results

The market remains skeptical of Wendy's success amid brutal competition, as surprisingly strong profit and sales growth was met with selling in WEN stock.

Thursday Apple Rumors: Apple Is Now the Second Biggest Online Retailer

Apple topped Staples to become the second largest e-retailer last year; Samsung to appeal patent award; and Apple issues government data request guidelines.

Sell Coach Stock, Buy Kors Stock Instead

KORS stock has soared, thanks in part to the fact that Michael Kors is clawing share away from rival Coach. Here's why you should buy KORS stock now.

YUM Stock Must Top This Level to Beat the Bears

Yum Brands passed its earnings test but finished well off the day's highs. Still, YUM stock remains bullishly postured -- it just needs to reach this level.

The 9 Most Interesting Stock Charts to Watch Right Now

These nine stock charts point to opportunities for traders, and they can also act as indicators of what may be next for the stock market.

Restaurant Stocks: The Next Market Bubble?

Restaurant stocks such as SONC and CMG have exploded in the past year, but a pop in the industry's high-fliers isn't necessarily imminent.