Every industry has their own season for new products, at this time of the year it is the fall and winter clothing and the assorted events which go with fall and winter. If you are in the fashion industry, the new lines are in the stores and to stay in business the people have to be excited and engaged with the offerings. Every year something changes to stay fresh, however the themes of style and flexibility remain the same. The challenge is to ensure those who spend money on fashion be very regulars and for those that need adjustments to come in and spend.

Linking to dividend producing stocks, for those stocks which pay a dividend the challenge is to ensure the business model remains correct. Every year brings challenges both internal and external threats, but if the model is working and the dividend is safe, it is a time to see the glass more than half full.

There are more questions than answers, till the next time – to raising questions