Retail Stocks Icon

Retail Stocks

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

3 Reasons the ‘Amazon Tax’ Won’t Kill Online Retailers

While the New York Supreme Court's ruling on online taxation is a setback for e-tailers, they have a number of other advantages over brick-and-mortar stores.

JCPenney CEO Hit With Massive Pay Cut

JCPenney CEO Ron Johnson did not receive a bonus or stock award for 2012, trimming his annual compensation significantly from 2011's $53.3 million.

Whoops! Macy’s Typo Allows Shoppers to Score $1,500 Necklace for $47

A catalog typo had retailer Macy's selling a $1,500 gold necklace for about 3% of the price.

‘Foodbabe’ Blogger Gets Wish: Chipotle Discloses What’s In Its Burritos

Chipotle announced it would disclose all of its ingredients and pledge to remove GMOs and other unhealthy ingredients on its menu, pleasing a popular food blogger.

Walmart Lockers: Not As Dumb As They Seem

Walmart has taken a page out of Amazon's playbook by debuting pick-up lockers. While it might seem an odd move for a retailer with so many physical locations, the strategy has merit.

Panera Tries Pay-What-You-Want Menu Item

Fast food chain Panera is experimenting with "pay what you want" for it's turkey chili in all 48 St. Louis-area locations.

Try on This Unique Retailer For Size

Francesca's boasts booming growth and a great model, making it too strong for the shorts to put up a fight.

Dollar Stores’ 2013 Renaissance Continues

Dollar General has had an outstanding start to 2013, and similar improvement can be seen across other deep-discount retailers.

Why MCD’s Millennial Problem Is Overblown

McDonald's appears to think it has an issue connecting with millennials, and is launching a new McWrap line to combat it. But both the problem and the solution are nonsense.

Darden Priced to Give New Investors Indigestion

The company's intention to test so-called “fast-casual service” in a number of locations suggests more weakness ahead.

This Fading Retailer Is Ripe for a Short

Retail is a fickle business to play in and Guess could be the next victim of ever-changing consumers tastes, on top of economic weakness.

Starbucks CEO Doesn’t Want Your Money If You’re Against Gay Marriage

Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz is maintaining the company's support for gay marriage and told an investor to sell his shares if he didn't like it.

Pricing Revealed for T-Mobile’s New Contract-Free Plans

T-Mobile is expected to unveil two sets of no-contract wireless service plans next week, including "uncarrier classic" plans offered through national retailers.

How to Play the Lululemon Collapse

Traders are souring on this apparel stock after an ill-timed recall -- here are two options strategies that position you for further downside.

J.C. Penney Debuts ‘Joe Fresh’ Shops in 683 Stores

J.C. Penney has launched Joe Fresh boutique shops inside its department stores, part of an effort to attract customers by promoting popular brands.

Men’s Wearhouse and Jos. A. Bank: Which Stock Is a Better Fit?

Men's Wearhouse seems to be gaining steam while Jos. A. Bank appears to be faltering. So ... which of the two clothing stocks makes a better buy?

Stores-Within-a-Store: An Overrated Strategy

Target just gave up the ghost on its store-within-a-store initiative, and rightfully so -- while the strategy is alluring on several fronts, it's just a poor fit for the discount space.

Thursday Apple Rumors: China Mobile Readies for Next iPhone

China Mobile will spend billions on 4G upgrades this year; an English boy racked up £1,000 in in-game charges in an iPad; and Staples to soon get Apple devices.

McDonald’s to Rollout Lower-Calorie McMuffin Nationwide

In April, McDonald's will debut a new yolk-free Egg McMuffin, dubbed the Egg White Delight, meant to cater to calorie-conscious customers.