The sector is gaining from favorable economic data including a steady improvement in wages, a lower unemployment rate, rising consumer confidence and modest inflation, all of which contributed to increased consumer spending during the holiday period. The current Zacks Consensus Estimate for fourth-quarter fiscal 2017 is pegged at 44 cents per share, reflecting year-over-year growth of 12.8%. We also suggest investing in Foot Locker Inc.FL , a retailer of athletic shoes and apparel.