An early holiday shopping forecast makes us glad we own two of the best retail stocks
TJX Companies (TJX) and Costco (COST) are stand-out names that can attract consumers in a beaten-down retail environment.
Shoppers come and go the TJ Maxx store at the Mall at Prince George's on August 17, 2022 in Hyattsville, Maryland.
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Americans are expected to spend less this holiday season and seek out discounts, according to a new CNBC survey of retail logistics managers. This desire to save money during a time when most people have to shop would favor TJX Companies' (TJX) off-price brands and Costco's (COST) bargain prices.