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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

Will Earnings Push Panera to $200?

Panera -- which reports after the bell today -- will likely need to blow away earnings estimates for it to break out to new highs.

McDonald’s: A Once-in-a-Decade Buying Opportunity?

We’ve seen this movie before — almost exactly 10 years ago — and if past is prologue, McDonald’s current relative underperformance might be a big opportunity.

3 Weak Retailers to Leave at the Register

Amid not-so-certain times for the American consumer, investors can protect themselves by avoiding less-than-sparkling stocks in the retail sector.

5 Hottest Apparel Stocks So Far in 2013

Some of 2013's highest-soaring apparel stocks peaked more than a decade ago, fell out of fashion, and now are slowly trying to tiptoe back. Take a look.

6 Battling Big-Box Retailers: Who’s Winning?

A few big-box retailers are reaching all-time highs, yet others can't seem to gain any momentum. Let's take a look at who's ahead ... and who's poised to lead the sector.

How Is Best Buy Still Hanging Around?

Showrooming was supposed to be the death of Best Buy, yet the big yellow-and-blue lights are still on. Here's how BBY is surviving.

Tim Hortons Gets in on the Gluten-Free Game

Tim Hortons will add a certified Gluten-Free Coconut Macaroon to its menu starting on July 15.

Chipotle’s a Buy, But Yum Brands Has to Go

In the world of blue-chip restaurant stocks, one company slinging Mexican food reigns supreme -- and that company doesn't slap Doritos on its menu.

Men’s Wearhouse Founder Has No Clothes

Men's Wearhouse founder George Zimmer would need one heck of a plan to convince anyone that current management isn't doing a good enough job at the helm.

Will Retail Stocks Keep Outperforming?

Surging consumer confidence has spelled outsized returns so far in 2013 -- let's take a look and see whether the run is done.

When Retailers Ask Your Zipcode, Don’t Give It!

Retailers who collect customers zip codes can share that data with direct marketers to get much more detailed information on shoppers.

Twinkies: They’re Back, But Still Dead

The Hostess hype machine is full engaged once again now that Twinkies are set to return, but an increasingly healthier America might shorten the welcome quicker than you'd expect.

4 Young-Gun Stocks Trying to Stay Cool

Teens might be a lucrative target for companies, but they're also a quickly moving one. Here are three stocks that have struggled to keep up, as well as one that's dead-on so far.

Starbucks Calorie Counts: Sure, Why Not?

Starbucks will now tell you how many calories you're slurping up in a mocha. The count may be higher than you think, but it's still a smart move for the chain.

Should I Buy Ulta Salon? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Ulta Salon's stock has been on a roller-coaster ride in 2013. Is this the right place to hop on? Here are 3 pros and 3 cons.

Gluten-Free Dunkin’ Donuts to Make Nationwide Debut

Dunkin' Donuts will introduce gluten-free blueberry muffins and cinnamon-sugar donuts at its shops nationwide by the end of this year.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: Apple Accounts for 25% of E-Book Sales

About a quarter of all e-book sales are through Apple; liquid cooling could come to the iPhone this year; and Apple says it cannot decrypt some service data.

Microsoft’s Mini-Stores: Same Old Same Old

Microsoft is jumping on the mini-store train with 500 planned Best Buy locations, and just like Samsung, Microsoft has plenty to gain. Best Buy, not so much.

Forget Walmart and Target — Costco ‘Gets It’

Investors often argue about whether Walmart or Target is the better buy. Well, stop your bickering -- the real top discount retail stock is Costco.