5 Shoes & Retail Apparel Stocks to Watch as Cost Pressures Persist

Companies in the Zacks Shoes and Retail Apparel industry continue to grapple with persistent pressures. Higher input and freight costs, lingering supply-chain inefficiencies, and elevated SG&A tied to digital and store investments are weighing on margins. These structural hurdles, combined with currency volatility, geopolitical uncertainty and evolving trade and tariff policies, add complexity. A softer consumer backdrop and tight labor market also contribute to margin strain.However, industry players are i ...