Retail Sector

The retail industry falls within the consumer discretionary sector, including clothing, footwear, and larger discount store operators. Retail stocks are subject to changes in discretionary spending.

Major Companies

Discount Stores

• Wal-Mart (WMT)
• Target (TGT)
• Costco Wholesale (COST)
• Family Dollar Stores (FDO)
• BJ's Wholesale Club (BJ)

Apparel Clothing

• VF Corp (VFC)
• Polo Ralph Lauren (RL)
• Phillips-Van Heusen (PVH)
• Warnaco Group (WRC)
• Carter's (CRI)

Apparel Footwear & Accessories

• Nike (NKE)
• Coach (COH)
• Timberland (TBL)