Why Gap, Kohl's, and Other Retail Stocks Were Up Today

Why Gap, Kohl's, and Other Retail Stocks Were Up Today

Shares of several apparel and home-goods chains rose on Tuesday afternoon, as continued store reopenings and recovering economic activity gave retail-focused investors reasons for optimism. Designer Brands (NYSE: DBI) was up 13.5%. Gap (NYSE: GPS) was up 8.8%.