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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

Should I Buy McDonald’s? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

McDonald's is a well-known and popular global brand, but its business has more potential headwinds to deal with in 2013. Should you buy the stock?

3 Simple Steps to Start Investing

Considering a dive into the market, but you just need a little push? Well, here's a gentle push -- and a couple tips to help you once you're in the water.

Thursday Apple Rumors: One Billion iTunes U Downloads

Apple iTunes U exceeds one billion educational downloads; Apple's Thunderbolt displays are in short supply; and Samsung loses patent lawsuit motion in Japan.

Dollar Tree Jumps, Has More Room to Grow

Dollar Tree crushed earnings yesterday, showing that discount retailers have room to run. Plus, consumer sentiment and the stock's chart both scream 'buy.'

Walmart Can’t Keep Its Shelves Stocked

Mega-retailer Walmart is running into logistics problems that are keeping its shelves from being properly stocked.

J.C. Penney Shares Plummet After Disastrous Q4

After posting a wider fourth-quarter loss and weaker-than-expected sales, J.C. Penney shares fell sharply in Thursday morning trading.

Coinstar Adds New PayPal Feature to Kiosks

Coinstar is introducing coin-counting kiosks that allow users add and withdraw funds from their PayPal accounts in three states.

Will Higher Payroll Tax Rates Really Crimp Consumer Spending?

While retailers might have enjoyed a tailwind at the end of 2012, they’ve hit a headwind since Jan. 1 that isn’t showing up in the numbers.

Why RadioShack Will Be Dead By 2015

The good news is RadioShack can and will sell assets and close stores if it needs to shore up waning liquidity. The bad news is, that’s the only good news.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: iMac Supply Constraints Easing

Mac sales are rising as Apple produces more iMacs; Apple accessories hit Staples online store; and Apple settles class action suit over kids' in-game purchases.

Get Your Bearish Jollies With Sports Shorts

Athletic apparel companies like Nike, Under Armour and Lululemon have been outperforming the market in recent months; now, all three look like good short candidates.

Barnes & Noble Chairman May Take Retail Stores Private

Leonard Riggio, who founded Barnes & Noble in the 1970's, is planning to buy its retail bookstore business for an undisclosed sum, sending its shares surging.

Fast Retailing + Gap: Would the Fishers Sell?

Rumors of a Fast Retailing/Gap merger are once again making the rounds. However, nothing will happen without the Fisher family's approval.

Try a KORS Call on for Size

The apparel stock has pulled back to support -- this long call strategy is looking for a rebound from these levels.

Gap Rumored to Be Possible Japanese Buyout Target

Rumors appeared last week that Japan's Fast Retailing may be exploring a possible takeover of Gap.

Why Google NEEDS To Open Retail Stores

Apple and Microsoft have opened physical locations and now there is talk Google might do the same. Here's why that's a smart move.

OfficeMax, Office Depot Unite? Not Impressed

The two have agreed to merge and both stocks are soaring on the news. In the end, though, it won't be enough to offset falling sales.

Friday Apple Rumors: Updated iPads to Debut by April’s End

Redesigned iPads will debut before the end of April; Greenlight Capital boost its Apple holding's last quarter; and Staples will sell Apple products.

Still Wild for BWLD

Sure, the company faces headwinds -- uncertainty about the minimum wage and higher input costs among them -- but Buffalo Wild Wings has carved out a dedicated niche that's unlikely to fade anytime soon.