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Marcus Belanger

Research Analyst at William Blair

There is not enough publicly verifiable information available to construct a detailed, accurate professional profile for Marcus Belanger at William Blair that meets the requested level of specificity regarding coverage, performance metrics, and credentials. Public records only indicate that he has held an equity research associate role at William Blair in Chicago, but do not clearly document a full career timeline, specific covered companies, measurable performance track record, or detailed licensing history. Because of this lack of reliable, detailed disclosure, any attempt to describe his rankings, returns, or specific coverage universe would be speculative rather than factual. Out of respect for accuracy and professional integrity, a more comprehensive biography cannot be produced without additional authoritative information directly from Marcus Belanger or William Blair.

Marcus Belanger's questions to J.Jill (JILL) leadership

Question · Q3 2026

Marcus Belandra of William Blair asked about J.Jill's pricing strategy for 2026, insights into the higher-income consumer given reported economic drivers, and any surprising factors contributing to Q3 gross margin performance beyond the expected tariff impact.

Answer

CFO Mark Webb affirmed that J.Jill's 2026 pricing strategy will remain strategic and targeted, avoiding broad increases and focusing on value for money. CEO Mary Coyne added that pricing will reflect evolving assortments, with successful small tests of higher-ticket items indicating potential. Mark Webb explained that the better-than-expected Q3 gross margin, after accounting for tariffs, was largely driven by Average Unit Retail (AUR) benefits from strategic pricing, particularly in the markdown yield curve, with a minor freight upside also contributing.

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Marcus Belanger's questions to Stitch Fix (SFIX) leadership

Question · Q1 2026

Marcus Belanger inquired about new customer behavior and stickiness, specifically asking what metrics Stitch Fix tracks beyond 30-day LTV to inform their view on client retention.

Answer

CEO Matt Baer highlighted nine consecutive quarters of improving LTV for new client acquisition, increased new clients year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter, and strong re-engagement with formerly dormant clients staying longer and spending more. He also noted the lowest number of dormant clients in five years and sequential active client growth in the men's business, contributing to confidence in overall sequential active client growth in Q3.

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