Analysis Of Pier1 Imports Business

Note: we are using end-of-year balance sheet items (rather than averages) in order to have three comparison years and to recognize that the firm’s business model (from a retailer of products manufactured by others to a manufacturer/wholesaler of eco-friendly products.

Castillo Products improved from an operating loss in 2009 to profitability in 2010. The net profit margin went from negative to positive. The asset turnover (total-sales-to-total-assets)

Weak online shopping facility: The Company is relatively new in online selling and need improvement in this regards.

1. The financial statement items that I believe should have been particular interest to BDO Seidman are the inventory primarily and then the sales. BDO Seidman should have noticed that according the ratios, the sales were at a steady rate until the year 1991. The inventory of the company was also having issues with sales due to Leslie Fay not keeping up with the latest fashions and because of a slight recession. According to the ratios and common size statement, the current ratio’s trend was similar to the quick ratio which was constantly declining until 1991.

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1. Cash (Exhibit 7-11)............................................ $1,875 2. Gross sales revenue (Exhibit 7-9)................... $7,491 Less: Sales discounts (Exhibit 7-9)................ (35) Net sales revenue............................................. $7,456 3. Purchased furniture on account— Purchases journal p. 8 (Exhibit 7-10) 4. City Office Supply November 30 balance (Exhibit 7-11)............... $ 543

Opportunities that are available to Pier 1 Imports include new markets as well as new products and services.  Also, in this era of DIY home improvement projects there is a growing demand for merchandise provided by Pier 1 Imports such as the pillar candle holder.

Finish Line combined with its subsidiaries, is one of the biggest athletic apparel retailers in the United States. The Finish Line company operates two different retail stores around the country, one under the Finish Line brand name and the other called Running Specialty. Finish Line is a premium retailer of athletic shoes, apparel and accessories. As of April 4, 2014, the company operated 644 Finish Line stores (Sec.gov). Also, the company operates a website www.finishline.com. Brand names sold by Finish Line include Nike, Brand Jordan, Rebook, adidas, Under Armour, New Balance and more. Footwear accounts for approximately 89% of Finish Line’s net sales (Sec.gov). Finish Line’s goal is to continue to be a premium athletic footwear retailer by selling the most updated products from the biggest brand names in an engaging and exciting shopping environment with knowledgeable staff trained to deliver excellent customer service.

Tabcorp also actively makes a notable contribution to the local communities through donations, provision of community services, sponsorships, etc. Tabcorp is a successful and responsible group with a commitment to create “the bigger better game” for its customers.

1A Pier 1 imports is a typical chain retailer that operates distinct home furnishings and decoration based on customers’ preferences and fashion tendency with a competitive price. It was founded in San Mateo, California in 1962, then established its corporate headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas in 1966. After more than forty years of rapid development, it operates more than 1000 stores in the United States, Canada, El Salvador, and Mexico now. (1) Pier 1 imports also operates six large distribution and fulfillment centers to transport merchandise to the various stores or to deliver directly to customers.(10-K, p5) The table below lists Pier 1 imports’ main locations.(10-K, p4) 1B Pier1 imports sells home goods, the merchandise are many and

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3.) Strong presence in high margin health services business. In addition to UnitedHealth Group’s leadership position in the health benefits market segment, UnitedHealth Group has strong information and technology based health services platform through its business segments which is Ingenix, OptumHealth and PrescriptionSolutions. The “CNN MONEY” (2012) website states Ingenix is one of the largest health information, technology and consulting companies in the world. The UnitedHealth Group derived $2.3 billion of revenues from Ingenix which contributed $284 million (excluding $200 million in goodwill impairment and business line deposition charges) of operating profit, and an operating margin of 12.1% during FY2010.

Before investing in any business it’s important to conduct a business analysis. This analysis would cover in detail the strengths; weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) of a business. This analysis will assist a fund manager with the decision of whether to invest or not. Reynolds is a very dominant company in the tobacco industry. The have various subsidiaries that keeps them on pace with their competitors.