The S&P Retail Index gained 5% to 335.93
- 6% increase at Target (TGT Quote) to $41.74
- 12% jump at Macy's (M Quote) to $13.14
- 12% jump at J.C. Penney (JCP Quote)
- 9% jump at Sears (SHLD Quote), to $61.71
- 10% increase at Nordstrom(JWN Quote), to $21.87
- 15% Rite Aid (RAD Quote), to $1.33
Small retailers expected to follow suit.