Many innovations are taking place in the apparel industry. For example, Chinese designers are using 3D fitting systems. Amazon (AMZN) just built a40,000-square-foot photo and video studio for its Fashion group. And more clothing retailers are now starting to target plus-size buyers.
Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL) pays a yield of 1.0%. It markets various apparel products including men’s, women’s, and children’s clothing, footwear, and eyewear. The stock has a price to earnings ratio of 20.9 and a forward PE of 16.5. The PEG ratio is 1.65.
Oxford Industries (OXM) designs, and distributes apparel products through four primary groups: Tommy Bahama, Lilly Pulitzer, Lanier Clothes, and Ben Sherman. Brands include Kenneth Cole, Dockers, and Geoffrey Beene. The stock has a fairly high PE at 31.4 and a forward PE of 19.9. The stock yields 1.0%.
Columbia Sportswear Company (COLM), which designs, produces, and sells outdoor apparel and footwear, yields 1.4%.
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Disclosure: Author didn’t own any of the above at the time the article was written.
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