The specialty retailer industry is thriving amid the improving economic environment, generating healthy GDP growth, reduced concerns about inflation, and high levels of consumer spending. However, a growing number of analysts are losing hope that consumer spending will sustain itself in the following year.
Against this backdrop, it could be prudent to scoop up shares of fundamentally robust Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (BNED) for potential gains. Meanwhile, it seems wise to steer clear of fundamentally weak stocks GameStop Corp. (GME) and Wayfair Inc. (W) at present. Before delving into the featured stocks, let's examine the industry dynamics.
