Several major retailers have been identified by analysts at Zacks Investment Research and UBS as top performers for the current year:
: Noted by The Motley Fool as a resilient "off-price" winner that attracts value-conscious shoppers during economic uncertainty.
: Recently upgraded by Jefferies to a 'Buy' , this western-wear leader reported 16% sales growth in its most recent quarterly results.
: Rated as the #1 apparel stock by WallStreetZen with an 'A' rating, driven by strong performance in its Aerie and OFFLINE brands.