Goldman recommends Foot Locker shares, sees 19% gain as store remains key partner for Nike

Customers walk with Foot Locker shopping bags on the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica, California.
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Many traditional retail outlets may be struggling to compete with direct-to-consumer efforts from major brands, but Foot Locker is proving that it will be a long-term player and its stock will benefit, according to Goldman Sachs.