Retail stocks rise; Nordstrom gains on upgrade By: MarketWatch November 02, 2009 at 09:59 AM EST Retail stocks spark higher as the sector’s main indicator rises more than 1% in early action. Read More >> Related Stocks: Costco Wholesale J C Penney Company Inc Kohl's Corp Macy's Nordstrom Target Corp Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.