Lululemon faces structural issues and has fallen behind in fabric innovation and fashion, especially with its female customer, but these are fixable. New CEO Heidi has an eye for the segment, and Lululemon's size/scale and product-fabric lead are advantages. Re-engaging product, store partners, ambassadors, and local execution should allow a turnaround, though it may take time.
Americana heritage and western lifestyle is a durable consumer segment, not a passing trend. Day cites country music's reach, rodeo attendance, tourism to Montana/Wyoming, and western styling as evidence. She says brands embracing Americana heritage, including Ralph Lauren Polo, which she calls the look for fall, should be winners.