Mid-Range Retailers Liz Claiborne and Lululemon Able to Offset Cost Spikes
The Paragon Report Provides Equity Research on Lululemon & Liz Claiborne
(firmenpresse) - NEW YORK, NY -- (Marketwire) -- 10/14/11 -- Clothing makers are currently being pressured to raise prices amidst higher commodity costs. Specifically, higher cotton prices are increasing the cost of production and are narrowing margins for several retailers. Higher oil prices are also driving the cost of shipping up. The Paragon Report examines investing opportunities in the Retail (Apparel) Sector and provides investment research on Lululemon Athletica, Inc. (NASDAQ: LULU) (TSX: LLL) and Liz Claiborne Inc. (NYSE: LIZ). Access to the full company reports can be found at:
Analysts argue that high-end retailers should be the least affected if they are compelled to raise prices to offset costs. Mid-range retailers like Liz Claiborne should also be able to raise prices without seeing significant declines in demand. Low-end retailers which see sales to the most cost-minded customers could be most affected by price increases.
Liz Claiborne is shifting more focus on to high-end customers. The company said Wednesday that it is selling its namesake brand and several others to concentrate on its Juicy Couture, Lucky Brand and Kate spade fashion plates.
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Even with the economic downturn, Lululemon has struggled to keep its stocks shelved. Executives last quarter said they were catching up, but that inventory woes could persist through the year. Last month Lululemon launched an online sales platform in Canada. The company has said it plans to start online sales in the U.S. for the holiday season.
Inventory at the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2011 totaled $88.9 million compared to $66.5 million at the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2010. The Company ended the quarter with 151 stores in North America and Australia.
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