Author: James Brumley, The Motley Fool

While the retail industry as a whole may be running into a headwind driven by the growth of e-commerce, the top players in the business are doing just fine. Here are three names to consider.

This trio of names all have competitive advantages that are obviously built to last.

It’s rare for any company to be able to remain in a position to dominate its markets. This one is a compelling exception…

This trio of names have more near-term upside than most other tickers.

It might be a bit uncomfortable to buy anything in this alarming market environment, however, if you look hard enough there are long-term values out there.