Retailers are facing challenges as technology changes the shopping experience, impacting demand. Retail stocks have underperformed the market, with a 20.3% return compared to 22.9% for the S&P 500. Dollar General (DG) is a discount retailer with a market cap of $22.45 billion, facing issues like disappointing same-store sales and high competition. Dillard’s (DDS) and Kohl’s (KSS) are also struggling with sluggish demand and poor same-store sales performance. Investors should be cautious with these consumer stocks as they face potential trouble ahead.

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