Restoration Hardware Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:RH) offers home furnishings via retail stores, catalogs, and websites. The stock fell hard in the first quarter when the company pre-announced weak fourth quarter (March) results based on shipping delays in its new ‘RH Modern’ line, a more promotional retail environment, and a pullback by the high-end consumer, especially in markets (Canada, Texas, and Miami) affected by energy, or currency fluctuations. Given uncertainty shifting to an unproven membership model, slowdown of new store rollout, and a weakening core customer base, we exited the position. (David Goldsmith)
From Baron Opportunity Fund first quarter 2016 commentary.
