Déjà vu: Retailers brace for hit from tax refund delay By: CNBC.com News October 24, 2013 at 11:56 AM EDT It's bad news for retailers and consumers: Those tax refunds they're counting on to boost sales are going to take a little longer. Read More >> Related Stocks: Family Dollar Stores Footlocker Inc Hanesbrands Inc Macy's Morningstar Inc Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.