retail

Shares of retailer Macy's Inc (NYSE: M) were down more than 10 percent Wednesday after the company reported second-quarter results and guidance for the full year 2018. What Happened Macy's said it earned 70 cents per share in the second quarter on revenue of $5.572 billion, both of...

The retail sector as a whole performed "great" in the first half of 2018, and the outlook for the full year is even stronger than expected, according to Matthew Shay, president and CEO of the National Retail Federation. What Happened Total retail sales were expected to rise between 3.8...

Wedbush analysts reviewed retailers including The Gap, Inc. (NYSE: GPS), Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN), L Brands, Inc. (NYSE: LB) and Kohl’s Corporation (NYSE: KSS).  The Analyst Analyst Jen Redding initiated coverage of Gap with a Neutral rating and $32 price target; Nordstrom...

Floor & Decor Holdings Inc (NYSE: FND) disappointed investors with its second quarter-results, but the stock's corresponding decline creates a compelling opportunity to buy one of the best growth stories in the retail sector, according to Wells Fargo. The Analyst Wells Fargo's Zachary...

After Acushnet Holdings Corp (NYSE: GOLF) and Signet Jewelers Ltd. (NYSE: SIG) reached Nomura's price targets, the sell-side firm downgraded the retail stocks Tuesday. The Analyst Analyst Simeon Siegel downgraded Acushnet from Buy to Neutral and maintained a $25 price target. The analyst...

Sephora is the top specialty retail brand in digital, according to a new study from Gartner L2. Sephora reigns victorious with strong earned media, best-in-class mobile product pages and a top-scoring mobile app, Gartner L2 said. Its platform-specific content strategy extends video shelf life via...

Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW), under the leadership of new CEO Marvin Ellison, is headed in the right direction and investors should be buyers of the stock, according to KeyBanc. The Analyst KeyBanc Capital Markets' Bradley Thomas maintains an Overweight rating on Lowe's with...

Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc (NASDAQ: WBA), the newest member of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, is "poorly positioned" within the evolving retail pharmacy space, according to Cowen. The Analyst Charles Rhyee downgraded Walgreens Boots Alliance from Outperform to Market Perform with a...

Five Below Inc (NASDAQ: FIVE) shares have been on a tear, prompting Credit Suisse revisit its bullish stance on the discount retail stock.  The Analyst Analyst Judah Frommer downgraded Five Below from Outperform to Neutral while maintaining a $110 price target, which was...

Target Corp. (NYSE: TGT) has taken some big steps in the past year to drive sales, promote growth and attract more customers. What Happened In the spring, Target launched its very own version of the Birchbox. With a purchase of the $7 Target Beauty Box, consumers are given numerous samples of...