Retail Stocks to Watch as Consumer Spending Takes Center Stage

Seven retail stocks are drawing attention today, according to MarketBeat's stock screener tool. These include Amazon.com (AMZN), Costco Wholesale (COST), AutoZone (AZO), Walmart (WMT), MercadoLibre (MELI), Alibaba Group (BABA), and Home Depot (HD). The companies' performance is influenced by consumer spending, economic conditions, competition, pricing, and seasonal shopping trends.

Amazon.com recently announced an $8 billion deal with Generac to leverage AI in its business. This highlights the growing importance of artificial intelligence in retail operations.

The seven stocks have seen high dollar trading volume over the last few days, making them worth watching for investors.