5 things retail earnings tell us about the year By: CNBC.com News February 27, 2014 at 13:04 PM EST Halfway through earnings reports, the scorecard isn't giving investors much reason for optimism. Here's what you need to know. Read More >> Related Stocks: Abercrombie & Fitch Company Best Buy GX Defense Tech ETF J C Penney Company Inc Macy's Ross Stores TJX Companies Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.