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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 Panera Bread? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

It's a great business, but the stock is frothy and the economy is not. Here's the good, the bad and the verdict for PNRA.

Taco Bell Goes Gourmet

Yum Brands' Taco Bell chain is switching up its lowbrow fare and offering "gourmet Mexican" food formulated by a celebrity chef.

Coinstar to Launch Starbucks’ Seattle’s Best Coffee Kiosks

Starbucks has signed a five-year deal with Coinstar to launch thousands of automated kiosks dispensing Seattle's Best brand coffee nationwide.

A Clothing Retailer With Consistent Returns

Ascena's dressbarn, maurices and Justice chains have loyal customers among women, teens and tweens.

Should I Buy Dollar General? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

The recent sell-off on a secondary offering -- after a beat-and-raise quarter -- creates a compelling entry point.

5 Dividend Stocks Up Over 20% in 2012

High-flying stocks that are smaller in market cap or have big emerging-market influences are a bit riskier than the usual dividend stalwarts, but these may be worth a look.

Taking Talbot’s Off the Rack

Talbot's accepted an offer to be taken private, but even with that boost the stock is overvalued and should be sold before the purchase goes through in the fall

Retail Same-Store Sales Mostly Strong in May

Shoppers flocked to retail stores in May, sending same-store sales at many retailers past expectations for the month.

Cracker Barrel Changes Its Tune

Restaurant chain Cracker Barrel is in the midst of a turnaround, which is promising. Whether you should buy during this turnaround is another story.

Dunkin’ to Open Hundreds of Stores Overseas

Dunkin' Brands plans to open up to 450 outlets across the world, mostly in the Asia-Pacific region.

5 Restaurant Chains That Put ‘Gluten-Free’ on the Menu

More and more restaurants are including menu items that don't contain rye, barley, wheat -- the three sources of gluten. Here's a look at five of them.

Family Dollar’s Plan to Sell Cigarettes Draws Fire

Family Dollar's decision to sell cigarettes at its 6,800 stores nationwide has drawn considerable criticism from health and anti-smoking advocacy groups.

Should I Buy Costco Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

COST stock popped on Thursday as its earnings topped forecasts, but investors need to consider its pricey shares and stiff competition. See the verdict.

Best Buy CEO’s Tough Talk Rings Hollow

While interim chief Mike Mikan quickly fessing up to BBY's mess is good, a real turnaround plan would be better.

Kids’ Clothes: The Sweet Spot in Retailing

When it comes to children's clothes, there are no fashion trends to worry about -- and there's an endless supply of new customers.

Investors Finally Give WMT the Green Light

After years of ranged stock performance despite laudable results on the books, Wal-Mart shares finally get their long-overdue credit from investors.

Hold Your Horses on the Penney Pounding

Bill Ackman, whose hedge fund owns about 26% of JCP and brought in CEO Ron Johnson, thinks JCP remains a great opportunity. Here's why.

Ralph Lauren Stock Is Never Out of Style

Ralph Lauren is a standard bearing luxury retailer that continues to ring up sales and perform in the market. RL is rated a strong buy for investors

Best Buy: Profit, Revenue Beat Estimates

Best Buy reported that adjusted earnings per share and revenue for the first quarter beat Wall Street's expectations, sending shares higher.