Companies in the Zacks Shoes and Retail Apparel industry are doubling down on brand-building initiatives and promotional efforts to strengthen consumer mindshare. Strong demand for activewear, footwear and wellness-oriented products, underpinned by the broader shift toward healthy lifestyles, continues to drive revenue growth. Industry leaders are capitalizing on this momentum through ongoing product innovation, broader athleisure collections, and deeper investments in e-commerce and omnichannel strategies. ...

Valued at a market cap of $19.9 billion, lululemon athletica inc. (LULU) is a premium athletic apparel brand known for yoga wear, leggings, and performance-focused lifestyle products. Companies valued at $10 billion or more are generally classified as “large-cap” stocks, and lululemon fits this criterion perfectly. Its key strengths include premium, innovative products, strong brand reputation and customer loyalty, a robust retail, all of which help maintain its competitive edge in the athletic apparel ma ...