Short answer
Retail stocks fall when consumer spending slows, inventories pile up, or wage costs rise faster than sales.
Why are retail stocks falling?
What happened
Target, Walmart, Best Buy and other retailers dropped after weak earnings or guidance.
Why it happened
High rates squeeze consumers with credit-card debt. Weather, back-to-school and holiday trends drive quarterly results.
Why investors care
Retail earnings are a real-time read on the US consumer — 70% of the economy.
How it affects ordinary people
Weak retail hints at slower wage growth and possible layoffs.
FAQ
Is retail dying?
Physical retail is under pressure but not dead — the strongest chains keep growing.
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