AnnaLisa Kraft

Sears Holdings has been a battleground stock for years. Its Sears and KMart stores have posted some of the worst numbers in retail, but as a landowner it could be quite valuable.

This high flying, high-end lifestyle retailer still outperforms its home furnishings brethren even as they all benefit from a housing recovery.

This sunglasses and eyewear stock is virtually incognito as a retail outperformer.

Warren Buffett often mentions the importance of a company's competitive moats. What would he think about these three consumer goods companies?

Craft-beer companies are enjoying hopped-up profits from the rapidly growing popularity of craft beers. Which brewers are the best performers?

Millennials just aren't spending money like retailers expect and some surprising stocks are benefiting.

Outerwear companies are sure to benefit from the colder than usual winter forecast this year, and there are some tough competitors in this business.

Two consumer staple companies are in go-go mode thanks to food trend tailwinds but one is still struggling.

At the mercy of weather and consumer tastes produce companies are volatile but can still make you green if you pick the right ones.

Moms are the most difficult demographic to market to, but the most desirable with their buying power. This small cap company that lessens moms' guilt should help you make money this holiday season.

The multi-decade trend to healthier eating is in full swing. This company provides the logistics of coast-to-coast distribution of organic and natural foods and supports its customers' success.

If cheeseburgers fell from the sky one would hope they come from #1 Zagat rated Red Robin, but are profits going to fall, too?

This sector has been underloved and stands to make you some serious change going forward.

Bringing back their core customer through the holidays before they burn through cash will be the Miracle on Main Street that J.C. Penney has to perform.

These companies could be the new Monster Beverage...or not.

With Aeropostale and Abercrombie & Fitch disappointing big time on earnings, is it time to be afraid of teen retail?

Fast-food giants would love to know the secret sauce for profit at this up and coming quick- serve chain. One giant chain is trying to beat this company at its own game.

Menswear has been a tough niche of specialty retail over the last year with little sign of rebounding, but one company may have the edge.

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has a definite fondness for sweet treats for good reason.

Urban Outfitters surprised when it reported in a challenging retail environment.