Delta Israel Enters Leisurewear Market, Challenging Fox and Hodis
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Delta Israel Brands is entering the leisurewear market, directly competing with established brands like Fox and Hodis. The company, led by CEO Anat Bogner, is focusing on basic items, aiming to boost sales amidst a recent decline. A launch event on November 15th will feature several influencers. This follows Delta's recent expansion into home goods.
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- Delta Israel Brands is launching a new leisurewear collection, entering a market dominated by Fox and Hodis.
- CEO Anat Bogner emphasized a focus on less risky basic items for the new product line.
- The move aims to counteract a recent 2.7% sales decrease in Delta's existing brands.
- Delta Israel Brands' overall revenue grew 2.8%, but net profit fell 23% in the third quarter.
- An influencer-attended launch event is scheduled for Sunday, November 15th.
- Delta recently expanded into home goods with the launch of DELTA HOME.
Delta Israel Brands is expanding its operations into the leisurewear sector, a market where Fox and Hodis, brands associated with Harel Wizel, have long been established. This move introduces a significant new competitor into a key segment of the Israeli fashion industry.
The new collection, set to launch soon, will feature leisure and basic items suitable for both home and outdoor wear. Delta aims to broaden its product offerings and capture a share of the market where Fox and Hodis currently hold a strong presence. However, Delta does not intend to compete across all fashion categories.
Anat Bogner, CEO of Delta Israel Brands, stated in an investor call that the expansion will primarily focus on basic items, which the company views as less commercially risky. "We are very cautious and are not entering extreme fashion worlds that endanger us, but mainly basics where the risk level is not high," she explained.
This strategic shift comes at a time when Delta's existing brands, including Delta, Fix, and Fanta Ray, have experienced a sales decline. In the third quarter, these brands reported NIS 273.5 million in sales, a 2.7% decrease compared to the same period last year, with operating profit falling by approximately 15%. While Delta Israel Brands' overall revenues increased by 2.8% to NIS 345.5 million, its net profit dropped by 23% to NIS 28.7 million.
To drive growth, Delta is also leveraging influencers to promote its new venture. The company plans to host a launch event on Sunday, November 15th, with notable figures such as Chen Amsalem, Avishag Semberg, Neta Barzilai, Shani Goldstein, Tikva Gideon, Amit Farkash, Shira Levi, and Odia Pinto expected to attend. This event serves as an opportunity to introduce the new products to a broader audience.
This is not Delta's first attempt at diversification. Last month, the company launched DELTA HOME, offering bedding and home accessories. Pricing for the new leisurewear collection has not yet been fully disclosed, making it unclear whether the items will be priced competitively against similar products from Fox and Hodis.
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