West Coast port slowdown still a factor in retail

• A slowdown at West Coast ports continues to impact the retail sector as negotiations between dockworkers and shippers progresses slowly.
• Fast-fashion firms (OTCPK:HMRZF, OTCPK:FRCOY, OTCPK:IDEXY) and apparel sellers (LULU, ANN, GPS, KATE, ANF) are most at risk notes, Cowen Research.
• Inventory dislocation in the sector could boost TJX Companies (NYSE:TJX) and Ross Stores (NASDAQ:ROST).