Why Shares of Foot Locker, Hanesbrands, and Under Armour All Jumped Today

Shares of apparel retailers were rising fast in late-day trading on Wednesday, with Foot Locker (NYSE: FL) up 7%, Hanesbrands (NYSE: HBI) jumping nearly 11%, and Under Armour (NYSE: UA)(NYSE: UAA) almost 9% higher. While rivals like Walmart (NYSE: WMT) and Target (NYSE: TGT) were allowed to stay open because they also sold food, they continued selling apparel, sporting goods, and other merchandise that the specialty retailers were prohibited from remaining open and selling themselves. Athletic wear may be helping three apparel retailers soar today.