Clothing and electronics retailers report this week, analyst caution endures

Over the past two years, clothing and electronics haven’t exactly been a big priority for shoppers, as they try to cover higher-priced groceries and gasoline. In the week ahead, results from retail chains like Macy’s Inc., Urban Outfitters Inc., TJX Cos. and Best Buy Co. will offer an update on whether consumer appetites might get any more discretionary this year.Caution still prevails on Wall Street, despite growth in holiday-season spending. They’ve cited fluctuations in mall