Coldwater Creek Inc. Chief Executive Dan Griesemer on Tuesday said the women's apparel retailer remains focused on improving its pants, jackets and other products to lure customers back into stores.

Thirty-six stocks were added to the consumer discretionary sector of the Russell 2000 in this year's reconstitution of the small-cap index, while 50 were removed.

Nine companies in the consumer discretionary sector are being to be added to the Russell 1000 in this year's reconstitution of the large stock index, while 13 in the sector are being removed.

Among the stock activity stories for Thursday, June 26, from AP Financial News:

Shares of Coldwater Creek Inc. rose Thursday after an analyst said the company's merchandise and inventory levels are set to improve and upgraded the stock.