David Driscoll
Chico's FAS
CHS-N
DON'T BUY
Jun 09, 2008
Women's fashion retailer. Had been very successful through the 90s. High-end fashions in the US. Sold his holdings about a year ago when management stubbed its toe by moving into accessories for the younger crowd.
Caller heard that he should buy the Wal-Mart in Mexico because it's cheaper. A: Wal-Mart (WMT-N) the parent will grow at GDP. Very over valued at present. Wal-Mart Mexico would be a better way to go. (Ed: Can't find a listing.) Prefers Chico's (CHS-N) which is starting to roll out more and more stores every year.
Casual clothing. Had a decline in sales growth from 20% to 18% and the stock dropped dramatically. At this level, their growth rate is actually higher than their P/E ratio.
Same store sales were a little sluggish, but over the long run, their ability to grow stores of 100 to 200 a year, they’ll be able to get their same store sales up eventually. Speculative.
His pick of US retailing space. A turn around story, and are focusing on higher middle class, upper income women who are habitual spenders.
Has a small position in it.
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