RE: Frasers…..31 Oct 2023 08:28
'Shein have already taken loads of customers of Boohoo and Asos in UK and USA. '
Actually Boohoo drop in revenue is in line with the other online players so Shein's great of the market isn't proven. The space as a while has got bigger due to the receding of bricks and mortar.
'Customers are only interested in price and don't care how long it takes Shein to deliver. '
That's not true. Consumers have different tastes. Some prefer quality over price. Others buy because they know the products will turn up in a day or two.
'This is why Boohoo are having to throw everything at reducing their prices to compete against Shein.'
Boohoo have dropped their prices by 1%. I don't think that's throwing everything at at somehow!
'It's costing Boohoo a fortune to compete against Shein on price. '
Your evidence of this is?
'Why do you think Boohoo is loss making and won't make a profit, albeit a small profit, until fy2026?'
They have a plan and a decent opportunity. You make money by exposing yourself to both risk and opportunity right?
'Who in their right mind would want to buy Boohoo or ASOS? '
Frasers
'Michael Murray CEO is speculating on making a bit of money on shares of Boohoo, Asos, Currys, etc.'
Frasers are strategic investors, not market traders
'Asos have huge losses and need to repay a £500m bond in a couple of years.'
ASOS are in a far worse position then Boohoo. Debt does not have to paid back in the manner you are suggesting. It simply gets refinanced.