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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

JCPenney to Launch 565 Disney Store-Within-a-Stores on Oct 4

Disney Shops will opened this week at 565 JCPenney stores nationwide.

Order Up Some Delicious Wendy’s Stock

Wendy's has pulled off an impressive turnaround over the last few years -- and one that's sent the stock soaring. Is it too late to buy in?

5 Retailers Who Will Disappoint This Earnings Season

We're nearing the final days of September, and believe it or not, the market is already focused on the holiday shopping season, crucial for American retailers

Target Ticket: 10 Things to Know About the New Streaming Service

Discount retail chain Target has launched a new video streaming service called Target Ticket, aimed at families with children.

Holiday Retail Sales: A Mixed Forecast

Forecasts for holiday retail sales have been all over the place -- and the implications are huge for companies from Walmart to Lululemon to Best Buy.

3 Reasons to Shop for Pier 1 Stock Now

Pier 1 stock got pounded last week after posting disappointing earnings and lowering its guidance -- and you should be buying.

3 Hot Consumer Plays, Fresh off the Grill

Hot stocks to buy right now include some popular restaurant chains that have seen brisk earnings and sales growth.

4 Stocks Taking an Unnecessary Beating

Most stocks have done very well in 2013. However, some have been mercilessly beaten down. Here are my four picks for stocks oversold.

Weak Holiday Sales Don’t Necessarily Mean Weak Consumers

Even if holiday sales are weak this year, as many are expecting, it doesn't necessarily mean consumers are. Shoppers are simply trained to seek out sales.

Sycamore Bets on Aeropostale Stock After One Ugly August

Aeropostale stock is flying after Sycamore revealed a big stake -- can the activist investor turn things around for this teen retailer?

H&M Hits All-Time Highs: 4 Things to Watch

Swedish retailer H&M is increasingly the rage in the U.S. thanks to its dirt-cheap fashions, but its stock's break to all-time highs is not a green light to buy.

Casey’s: Back on Base, But Will It Score?

After a rough couple quarters, Casey's General Stores enjoys strong same-store sales. But does that mean this smaller retailer is finally back in business?

Brinker’s Insider Selling Is a Scary Sign

A lot of Brinker's insiders have been selling the stock recently, and things don't look good for the company. But one competitor is looking great right now.

Francesca’s Plummets 25% on Weak Earnings

Investors are fleeing Francesca's in the wake of the company's weaker-than-expected second-quarter earnings and lowered outlook.

Why Taco Bell’s Killer Marketing Hasn’t Helped Yum Brands

Sales might be "going loco" at Taco Bell, but Yum Brands stock has been pretty mild and is struggling to gain any momentum.

Should I Buy Walmart? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Should you bother snatching up underperforming Walmart stock? We decide by looking at the pros and cons.

Could Guess Stock Be Set to Soar Again?

Guess stock is up big-time after blowing analyst earnings estimates out of the water. But don't start celebrating just yet.

Bull of the Day: Michael Kors Continues to Design Success

Michael Kors is a star stock performer in the retailing world, cranking out strong revenue and earnings growth quarterly. It's a great retail portfolio play

Surprising Retailer Beating Amazon Prices

An analysts finds that a basket of products sold by Bed Bath & Beyond is 6.5% cheaper than a similar basket sold by Internet retailer Amazon.