2 Consumer Stocks with Competitive Advantages and 1 We Ignore

Retailers are overhauling their operations as technology redefines the shopping experience. Still, demand can be volatile as the industry is exposed to the ups and downs of consumer spending. This has stirred some uncertainty lately as retail stocks have lagged the market over the past six months, posting a return of 2.8% compared to 8.9% for the S&P 500.