Retail stocks rise as sector outlook brightens By: MarketWatch January 26, 2010 at 10:28 AM EST Retail stocks rise as the National Retail Federation projects industry sales may rise 2.5% this year, after a drop by the same percentage amount last year. Read More >> Related Stocks: American Eagle Outfitters Chico's Fas Home Depot Lowe's Companies Nike Inc Target Corp Urban Outfitters Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.