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    Janet Kloppenburg Joseph

    Research Analyst at JJK Research Associates

    Janet Joseph Kloppenburg is President of JJK Research Associates, specializing in strategic analysis for specialty retail and omnichannel consumer companies, with a particular focus on brands such as Abercrombie & Fitch, Hollister, Ann Taylor, Men’s Wearhouse, Michaels Stores, and Restoration Hardware. Renowned for her in-depth consumer trend analysis and omni-channel strategy insights, Kloppenburg has been credited with identifying retail turnarounds and was instrumental in taking several major retailers public. Beginning her career in 1987 at Robertson, Stephens & Co. as Managing Director, where she also managed the NYC headquarters and served on the Executive Committee, she founded JJK Research Associates in 2002. Kloppenburg holds an M.B.A. from Boston University and a B.S. in Business from the University of Vermont, and currently sits on the boards of several consumer-focused organizations, though no FINRA securities licenses or public performance metrics such as TipRanks rankings are available.

    Janet Kloppenburg Joseph's questions to ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO /DE/ (ANF) leadership

    Janet Kloppenburg Joseph's questions to ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO /DE/ (ANF) leadership • Q4 2024

    Question

    Janet Kloppenburg Joseph inquired about the competitive landscape for the Abercrombie & Fitch brand and whether the recent increase in promotional activity is temporary or likely to continue.

    Answer

    CEO Fran Horowitz-Bonadies stated that the company's primary focus is on its customer, not the competitive landscape, which is the key to their success. CFO Robert Ball addressed promotions by noting that while A&F has achieved multiyear AUR growth, future pricing power depends on product, inventory control, and customer response. The goal for 2025 is to hold AURs flat, with any further reduction in promotions viewed as an opportunity.

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