A key reason why Kohl's Corp. stock received the attention it has this week, has been because of the number of shares bet against the company.

Shares of Kohl's ( KSS 36.04%) were soaring today after the ailing department store chain became the latest stock to get the meme treatment, following in the footsteps of Opendoor Technologies ' meteoric rise in recent weeks.

Kohl's stock price nearly doubled overnight, surging from $10.42 to $19.53 per share. Online forums, including Reddit's Wall Street Bets, are believed to be contributing to the increased trading activity. Kohl's Chief Marketing Officer, Christie Raymond ...

Kohl's and Krispy Kreme have been subject of online chatter, including on WallStreetBets, about their potential. Rocket Companies is up 6%.

Shares in the retailer jumped 38% as investors discussed whether it was the next meme stock. The heavily-shorted shares are still down nearly 30% over the past year. Target (TGT) s

A-list actress Sydney Sweeney appears to be driving hopes among the retail crowd that her fall campaign for the retailer boost its sagging shares.