These retailers pay the highest rents By: CNBC.com News April 22, 2015 at 14:02 PM EDT Cowen & Co. broke down which retailers are paying the most rent per square foot, as well as which rake in the most sales per square foot. Read More >> Related Stocks: Abercrombie & Fitch Company American Eagle Outfitters Costco Wholesale Gap Kohl's Corp Macy's Michael Kors Holdings Nordstrom Ross Stores TJX Companies Target Corp Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.