Aeropostale (ARO)

Add a New Bears Reason Company: Aeropostale (ARO) Current price: Headline: (100 character max) Analysis: Cancel 0% agree 0 votes   Bankruptcy of primary lender CIT will affect liquidity Top Contributor: Helen Han | Created when NYSE:ARO was $37.53 | Edit | History ARO, like many other small-medium retailers, borrows its short-term revolving credit line from the ailing bank CIT, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on November 1, 2009. CIT's bankruptcy process will likely place a freeze on all lendable assets and cut off funds for its borrowers like ARO. The financing hit for the retailer also comes right before the important holiday season, during which time short-term financing is indispensable for stocking inventory and other cash needs. (100 character max) Cancel 50% agree 4 votes   Poor Timing for Launch of New Brand Top Contributor: Shawn Woodhull | Created when NYSE:ARO was $13.99 | Edit | History As the credit markets in the U.S. are weak and outlook for the holiday shopping season is poor, Aeropostale will have a tough time launching its new brand in 2009. (100 character max) Cancel 33% agree 3 votes   Late Entry into Canada Top Contributor: Shawn Woodhull | Created when NYSE:ARO was $13.99 | Edit | History Aeropostale went international with the launch of 12 stores in Canada in 2007, but the company is far behind American Eagle which operates over 75 stores in Canada. This puts Aeropostale at a disadvantage in securing a place for its brand in the minds and wallets of Canadian consumers. (100 character max) Cancel

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