Retail Expert: Lululemon Buoyed By 'Cult Following' - Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ:LULU)

Lululemon Athletica inc LULU shares breached $60 for the first time in almost exactly four months on Tuesday, following the athleisure company's strong fourth quarter earnings and guidance reports.

But investors worried about whether it's a viable play in a struggling retail industry needn't, at least according to retail expert Kristin Bentz. Bentz, the president of The Talented Blonde LLC, thinks Lulu is actually very well-positioned for the future.

"I get such grief from a lot of investors for being as positive as I am on the name," she said on Benzinga's PreMarket Prep. "I think they have a lot of work to do, but they're doing some really cool stuff. If you watch very closely they really know what they're doing."

This includes going into high-fashion garments, creating one-off pieces that you can wear outside, and strengthening their men's collection. She also really liked their addition Swim, calling it "A logical brand extention for them."

Even within a space as crowded as athleisure, with everyone from Nike to Victoria's Secret competing for market share, Lululemon stands out for Bentz.

"They have such a cult following within the athleisure space that I could see them, with the right guidance, developing into a lifestyle brand." "It's a very crowded space...but I'm telling you, that Lulu customer, it is such a cult following. It's like a snobbery within the yoga world. I think this company has a lot more room to grow as long as they are mindful and keep the quality up."

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