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- BBW is set to renegotiate leases over time. Favorably updated rent agreements, new off-mall locations, and productivity gains from the White Barn format conversion could help boost profits.
- The firm has rolled out a new customer loyalty app nationally; at last disclosure, it has attracted 37 million active members that comprise 80% of US sales. This should support repeat customer sales growth.
- Growth opportunities exist in white-space categories including the clean, natural organic space, skincare, haircare, laundry, and men's products.
Bear
- A downshift in demand around mall retailing could further slow footfall, tempering demand. Mall locations still represented just under half of the fleet at year-end 2023 (versus 61% in 2016).
- Consumer trends can change rapidly, leading to a mismatch in customer assortment and demand. This could take time to remedy and temporarily hinder profits if BBW has to discount to clear inventory.
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