A Tale of Two Retailers: Gap Versus Abercrombie & Fitch

While The Gap reported solid earnings for the third quarter, Abercrombie & Fitch continues its downward slide with little hope in sight. In this story from Investor Beat, Motley Fool analysts Morgan Housel and David Hanson discuss which company is a better indicator of the current health of retail, and share their favorite stocks for the upcoming Holiday season.

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