Retail turning a corner? The case for a 2015 boost By: CNBC.com News January 06, 2015 at 10:54 AM EST After slogging through most of 2014, there are a number of factors that should give specialty stores a boost in the new year. Read More >> Related Stocks: Gap L Brands Sears Holdings C WT TJX Companies Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.