UFI vs CATO Comparison

Unifi Inc is a multi-national company. It manufactures and sells synthetic and recycled products made from polyester and nylon predominantly to other yarn manufacturers and knitters and weavers that produce fabric for apparel, hosiery, home furnishings, automotive, industrial, and other end-use markets. Polyester yarns include partially oriented yarn (POY), textured, solution and package dyed, twisted, beamed, and draw wound yarns, and each is available in virgin or recycled varieties. UNIFI offers specialized yarns, premium value-added (PVA) yarns, and commodity yarns. The company's reportable segments are; the Americas, Brazil, and Asia. Its maximum revenue is derived from the Americas.

The Cato Corp seeks to offer quality fashion apparel and accessories at low prices every day, in junior/missy and plus sizes. The Cato concept's stores and e-commerce website feature a broad assortment of apparel and accessories, including dressy, career, and casual sportswear, dresses, coats, shoes, lingerie, costume jewelry, and handbags. Management believes the Company's success is dependent upon its ability to differentiate its stores from department stores, mass merchandise discount stores, and competing specialty stores. The key elements of the Company's business are: Merchandise Assortment, Value Pricing, Strip Shopping Center Location, Customer Service, Credit and Layaway Programs.