Aeropostale's Results Will Be Bogged Down By Fierce Competition, Low Brand Loyalty And Store Consolidation

The odds are high that it was a tough quarter. Fierce competition persists from fast-fashion brands such as Zara, Forever 21 and H&M. Extreme weather conditions and low brand loyalty continue to weigh on Aeropostale's comparable sales, even as its strategy of downsizing its store fleet limits revenue growth.