What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from {strong negative/moderately negative/mildly negative/neutral/mildly positive/moderately positive/strong positive}.

It hasn't exactly been smooth sailing for retail stocks so far in 2022 – but a comeback could be in the cards. True, retailers have continued to feel the heat of the macroeconomic headwinds, including inflation and supply-chain disruptions.
moderately negative