Shares of L Brands, Inc. LB have spiraled 32.8% down in the past six months, underperforming the Zacks Retail - Apparel And Shoes Industry as well as the S&P 500’s respective advances of 10.2% and 4.5%. Let’s take a look at a few factors that have been leading to the stock’s bearish run, which also has a VGM Score of D.Victoria’s Secret has been orchestrating L Brands’ debacle. Changing consumer preferences and tough competition have been major hold-ups. Weakness in the Pink brand is a major hang-up for the lingerie brand. Comparable sales for the Pink brand declined in mid-single-digit range during the second quarter of fiscal 2018 due to weak lingerie and loungewear sales.Victoria’s Secret has been grappling with soft comparable sales for quite some time now. After a 4% fall in the month of July, Victoria’s Secret comparable sales declined 5% in August. The second quarter saw a 1% drop.Moreover, this Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) stock has been struggling with shrinking gross margin, which is expected to decline year over year in the fiscal third quarter owing to a drop in merchandise margin rate along with buying and occupancy expense deleverage. Also, SG&A costs are anticipated to escalate considerably as a percentage of sales in the third quarter and increase year over year in fiscal 2018. (Read: L Brands Trims View Despite Q2 Earnings Beat, Stock Down)Needless to say, these factors compelled management to trim fiscal 2018 view for the second time this year. As a result, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has been moving down. The consensus estimate for the third and fourth quarter declined 11 cents and 13 cents to 4 cents and $1.99, respectively, over the past 30 days. For fiscal 2018, estimates slid to $2.51 from $2.76 in the same time frame.Industry Stands OutAlthough L brands is not faring well, the industry seems to be on a solid footing on improved consumer confidence, robust job market and higher disposable income. These factors have helped the industry attain a reputable position in the Zacks list of classified industries. The industry currently carries a Zacks Industry Rank #52, which places it in the top 20% of more than 250 Zacks industries. The industry, within the broader Zacks Retail & Wholesale Sector, has outperformed the Zacks S&P 500 Composite as well as its own sector over the past year. While stocks in this industry have collectively gained 30.4%, the Zacks S&P 500 Composite advanced 16.1% and the Zacks Retail & Wholesale Sector rose 27.3%.3 Stocks Worth AddingWith the help of the Zacks Stock Screener, we have picked three stocks from the aforementioned industry carrying a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy) and a VGM Score of A or B. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.Zumiez Inc. ZUMZ carries a Zacks Rank #1 and a VGM Score of A. The company, which is engaged in the retail of apparel, footwear and accessories, has an average positive earnings surprise of 9.6% for the trailing four quarters. Further, the company’s shares have rallied approximately 45% in six months.Tilly's, Inc. TLYS, which offers casual apparel, footwear, and accessories, carries a Zacks Rank #2. The company posted an average positive earnings surprise of 87.6% in the trailing four quarters and has a VGM Score of A. Moreover, shares of the company have gained roughly 67% over the past six months.Urban Outfitters, Inc. URBN is a lifestyle products and services company. This Zacks Rank #2 company has a long-term earnings growth rate of 12% and a VGM Score of B. The company posted an average positive earnings surprise of 17.7% in the last four quarters. Over the past six months, the stock has gained 26.2%.Wall Street’s Next AmazonZacks EVP Kevin Matras believes this familiar stock has only just begun its climb to become one of the greatest investments of all time. It’s a once-in-a-generation opportunity to invest in pure genius.Click for details >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report L Brands, Inc. (LB): Free Stock Analysis Report Zumiez Inc. (ZUMZ): Free Stock Analysis Report Tilly's, Inc. (TLYS): Free Stock Analysis Report Urban Outfitters, Inc. (URBN): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Investment Research