Time to short these retail stocks?

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hhgregg saw an 82% decline in fourth-quarter earnings and lowered its guidance for fiscal 2014. Shares of the electronics retailer fell more than 12% on the news, and have fallen more than 50% over the past three years. What does the future hold for hhgregg? Should investors buy a distressed retailer or bet against it? In this version Trade fair madnessour analysts discuss the future of HHGregg.

Is Best Buy in the same boat?
The battle over pay in brick-and-mortar and e-commerce continues, and Best Buy finds itself caught in the middle. After what may have been the most tumultuous year on record, there are now even more unanswered questions about the future of the big-box electronics retailer. How will the new management cope? Will a smaller store format work out for both the company and its brave investors? Is it worth being such a brave investor? To help answer all of these questions, The Motley Fool published a premium research report detailing the opportunities – and risks – facing Best Buy. Just click here to claim your comprehensive report today.

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