BERNSTEIN: These 5 stocks have ‘compelling value opportunities’ despite the retail slump

Investors are looking for places they can eke out a profit amid the looming "retail apocalypse" — and AllianceBernstein thinks it’s found some.
The firm is initiating research coverage of 10 retail stocks, with a bullish outlook for many specialty shops.
“We initiate coverage with a bullish outlook on apparel, which feels controversial in a time when investors assume Amazon will take over the world,” according to analyst Jamie Merriman. “Simply, we believe