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Shoppers Stop (532638) May 2025 Filing Analysis
Does management do what it says?
The company has already achieved a reduction of INR 110 crores in outright inventory from March 2025 levels, surpassing the initial INR 100 crore target early in the fiscal year. (2 exceeded, 2 in progress across 4 tracked commitments)
“However, we are trying to reduce the working capital by INR100 crores”
INTUNE reported a very low like-for-like growth of 1% in Q2, significantly below the high single-digit guidance, though it improved from negative growth in Q1. (1 missed across 1 tracked commitment)
“is a high expectation of at least high single-digit to low double-digit kind of an SSG. Would you echo with that sentiment? ... Devang Parikh: No, we would. I think that's what we are seeing also.”
Management maintains a cautiously optimistic outlook for 2025, leveraging AI and automation for efficiency.
“Cautiously optimistic' for 2025, in which new-age technologies such as AI and automation will play a crucial role, driving efficiency and personalisation”
INTUNE stores that are 6 months or older are expected to clock an annualized revenue per square foot north of 10,000. — target: > 10,000 SPF
“So older stores, Gaurav, are north of 10,000 SPF on an annualized run rate.”
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How durable is the business?
The beauty distribution business (Global SS Beauty) continues to be a high-growth engine, nearly doubling its annual sales and expanding its network to quick commerce platforms like Zepto. (1 expanding)
“Global SS Beauty Brands Limited... year to date Sales of Rs 236 Cr with profitable growth... +98% YoY”
The company is successfully driving 'premiumization,' evidenced by an 8% increase in Average Transaction Value (ATV) and a 4% increase in Average Selling Price (ASP). (1 expanding, 1 shifted)
“Our ATV has been consistently increasing with 8% growth in quarter 4... our ASP has also increased by 4% and IPT by 4%.”
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Where does growth come from?
ATV growth is accelerating, driven by the company's strategic focus on premiumization and high-value categories like weddings. (1 accelerating, 4 steady across 5 signals)
“Our ATV has been consistently increasing with 8% growth in quarter 4. In the last 2 years, our ATV has increased by 17% and with 8% CAGR.”
The Beauty Distribution business is the fastest-growing segment, nearly doubling its annual sales to Rs 236 Cr. Partnerships with quick-commerce players like Zepto are accelerating this trend. (1 accelerating across 1 signal)
“SALES Q4 Rs. 67 Crs +61% YoY FY25 Rs. 236 Crs +98% YoY”
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