Short sellers betting on back-to-school weakness By: CNBC.com News August 22, 2014 at 07:00 AM EDT Short sellers are upping their bets on retailers closely tied to the back-to-school season-despite the companies' positive forecasts. Read More >> Related Stocks: Abercrombie & Fitch Company American Eagle Outfitters Kohl's Corp Macy's TJX Companies Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.