Consumer >> Analyst Interviews >> August 16, 2012

Secular Growth for Retailers with Exposure to Active Lifestyles

Naughton, Sean
Sean Naughton, CFA, is a Vice President and Senior Research Analyst covering the consumer sector, specifically companies contributing to active and healthy lifestyles, at Piper Jaffray & Co. Before joining the company in 2007, he worked for Target Corp. in capital investment analysis responsible for new and existing store valuations. Mr. Naughton earned a bachelor’s degree in international affairs from Lafayette College in Easton, Pa., and an MBA from the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota. Profile
TWST: What is your retail coverage?

Mr. Naughton: My coverage universe is a little unique. I cover what we have termed active and healthy lifestyles. I have two relatively distinct sets