Closing glance: Broadline retailers

Shares of broadline retailers and department stores closed higher on Friday, as many readied to report first-quarter earnings next week.

Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Macy's Inc., J.C. Penny Co. and others report quarterly earnings in the upcoming week.

Here's how some broadline retailers fared on Friday:

Wal-Mart Stores Inc., up 2 cents to $57.18

Costco Wholesales Corp., up 24 cents to $71.44

BJ Wholesale Club Inc. up 81 cents to $38.54

Kohl's Inc., up 12 cents to $47.74