Consumer Demand Melts Higher for These 3 Companies: DECK, SHOO, BIRK

We've seen somewhat mixed reads on the state of the consumer this year, with big-ticket discretionary items continuing to face a demand cooldown while other general merchandise categories, such as apparel, have primarily remained intact for a fair share of companies. Specifically, several footwear-centric apparel companies have enjoyed strong gains over the past year, a list that includes Steve Madden (SHOO) , Birkenstock (BIRK) , and Deckers Outdoor (DECK) . Below is a chart illustrating the performance of ...