Company Description
Revolve Group, Inc. (NYSE: RVLV) is described as a next-generation fashion retailer focused on Millennial and Generation Z consumers. The company positions itself as a trusted premium lifestyle brand and a go-to online source for discovery and inspiration, offering an engaging shopping experience built around a vast yet curated assortment of fashion and lifestyle products.
Revolve Group operates in the Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses industry within the broader retail trade sector. According to company statements, its platform connects a deeply engaged community of millions of consumers with thousands of global fashion influencers and a large network of emerging, established, and owned brands. The business is built around digital commerce and brand-building, supported by data-driven merchandising and technology initiatives.
Business Model and Segments
The company reports that it sells merchandise through two complementary segments that leverage a single platform: REVOLVE and FWRD.
- REVOLVE segment: Offers an assortment of premium apparel, footwear, accessories, and beauty products. The assortment includes emerging, established, and owned brands and is positioned as a destination for Millennial and Gen Z consumers seeking discovery and inspiration in contemporary fashion.
- FWRD segment: Offers what the company describes as a highly curated or elevated assortment of iconic and emerging luxury brands. FWRD is presented as a global destination for modern, curated luxury fashion and focuses on translating a boutique-like experience into an omnichannel environment.
Company disclosures note that these segments share one underlying platform, which supports merchandising, marketing, and customer engagement across both premium and luxury price points.
Customer Focus and Community
Revolve Group repeatedly characterizes itself as serving Millennial and Generation Z consumers. It emphasizes a dynamic platform that connects:
- Millions of consumers
- Thousands of global fashion influencers
- More than 1,000 emerging, established, and owned brands (or hundreds of such brands, depending on the specific company description cited)
The company highlights influencer relationships, brand storytelling, and curated assortments as core elements of how it engages its community and drives discovery.
Product Categories and Brand Portfolio
Across its communications, Revolve Group states that it offers:
- Apparel and ready-to-wear pieces
- Footwear
- Accessories
- Beauty products and beauty styles
- Home products or home-related items in certain descriptions
The company also references a growing portfolio of in-house or owned brands. Examples mentioned in its news releases include SRG, Helsa, and Eaves, as well as the SRG brand created in partnership with Sofia Richie Grainge. Revolve notes that these owned brands are part of a broader assortment that also features emerging labels and iconic luxury houses, particularly within the FWRD segment.
Technology, AI, and Digital Experience
Revolve Group describes itself as a next-generation digital retailer and, in its financial commentary, refers to investments in AI technology and data-driven merchandising. In collaboration announcements, the company highlights:
- Use of AI-powered styling and visualization tools designed to enhance product discovery and personalization.
- Interactive experiences that allow shoppers to mix and match items, build digital closets, and view garments rendered on models in real time.
- Objectives such as reducing return rates, improving product discovery, and increasing customer engagement on its e-commerce site.
Management commentary in earnings releases links these technology and AI initiatives to the company’s broader strategy of building an engaging digital platform for fashion.
Physical Retail and Omnichannel Elements
While Revolve Group is primarily described as an online retailer, the company has also discussed physical retail as part of its long-term initiatives. In a news release, it announced the opening of a permanent store at The Grove in Los Angeles, describing it as an immersive retail concept that brings together fashion, culture, and experiential design.
The Grove location is described as a two-story space that showcases product assortments from both REVOLVE and FWRD, including apparel, footwear, accessories, beauty, and home items, as well as in-house brands such as SRG, Helsa, and Eaves. The company also notes a focus on expanding its men’s business within this concept and references authenticated pre-owned luxury handbags under FWRD Renew.
Luxury Focus and FWRD
Within the FWRD segment, Revolve Group positions itself in the luxury fashion space. Company communications describe FWRD as:
- A global luxury fashion retailer and destination for modern, curated luxury fashion.
- An omnichannel experience that combines first-class customer service with an elite roster of designers.
- Featuring a range of iconic couture houses and emerging talents, presented through editorial-style content.
Revolve Group has also highlighted FWRD’s personal shopping program and its role in driving sales and client engagement, as well as partnerships with high-profile fashion figures in leadership roles at FWRD.
Growth, Scale, and Financial Communications
Revolve Group is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker RVLV. The company issues regular earnings releases and files related reports with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. In its financial updates, Revolve discusses metrics such as net sales, gross profit, gross margin, active customers, total orders placed, and average order value, as well as non-GAAP measures like Adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow.
Management commentary in recent quarters has emphasized:
- Growth in net sales and active customers over time.
- Gross margin performance, including the impact of owned brand mix and pricing dynamics.
- Cash flow generation and a debt-free balance sheet as of specific reporting dates.
- Ongoing investments in international expansion, development of new owned brands, AI technology, and physical retail.
These financial communications are made available via press releases and associated SEC filings, including Form 8-Ks referencing quarterly results.
History and Corporate Background
Revolve Group states that it was founded in 2003 by its co-CEOs, Michael Mente and Mike Karanikolas. The company is based in Los Angeles, California, and has grown from an online fashion retailer into a broader platform that spans premium and luxury fashion, owned brands, and both digital and physical retail experiences.
Across multiple company descriptions, Revolve reiterates its identity as a next-generation fashion retailer for Millennial and Gen Z consumers, a premium lifestyle brand, and a platform that connects consumers, influencers, and brands.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- What does Revolve Group, Inc. do?
Revolve Group, Inc. is described as a next-generation fashion retailer focused on Millennial and Generation Z consumers. It offers a curated assortment of apparel, footwear, accessories, beauty, and in some descriptions home products, through its REVOLVE and FWRD segments.
- How does Revolve Group generate its business?
The company states that it sells merchandise through two complementary segments, REVOLVE and FWRD, that leverage one platform. Through these segments, it offers premium and luxury fashion and lifestyle products from emerging, established, and owned brands.
- Who are Revolve Group’s target customers?
Revolve Group identifies Millennial and Generation Z consumers as its primary audience. It positions itself as a premium lifestyle brand and online destination for discovery and inspiration for these customer groups.
- What are the REVOLVE and FWRD segments?
According to company descriptions, the REVOLVE segment focuses on premium apparel, footwear, accessories, and beauty products from emerging, established, and owned brands. The FWRD segment focuses on a curated or elevated assortment of iconic and emerging luxury brands.
- Does Revolve Group have its own brands?
Yes. Company communications reference owned or in-house brands as part of its assortment. Examples mentioned include SRG, Helsa, and Eaves, and the company notes that owned brands are part of its strategy within the REVOLVE platform and in collaborations such as the SRG brand with Sofia Richie Grainge.
- How does Revolve Group use technology and AI?
Revolve Group has discussed investments in AI technology and data-driven merchandising in its financial commentary. It has also announced collaborations that introduce AI-powered styling and visualization tools on its e-commerce site, enabling features such as mix-and-match outfit creation and digital closets.
- Does Revolve Group operate physical stores?
While Revolve is primarily described as an online retailer, the company has announced physical retail initiatives. For example, it opened a permanent store at The Grove in Los Angeles, described as an immersive retail concept that showcases assortments from both REVOLVE and FWRD.
- When was Revolve Group founded?
The company states that it was founded in 2003 by its co-CEOs, Michael Mente and Mike Karanikolas.
- On which exchange does Revolve Group trade and under what symbol?
Revolve Group, Inc. trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol RVLV.
- What metrics does Revolve Group highlight in its financial communications?
In its earnings releases, Revolve Group discusses metrics such as net sales, gross profit, gross margin, active customers, total orders placed, and average order value. It also references non-GAAP measures including Adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow, as well as cash and cash equivalents and inventory levels.
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Short Interest History
Short interest in Revolve Group (RVLV) currently stands at 5.3 million shares, down 9.1% from the previous reporting period, representing 24.9% of the float. Over the past 12 months, short interest has decreased by 24.1%. This high level of short interest suggests significant bearish sentiment among traders.
Days to Cover History
Days to cover for Revolve Group (RVLV) currently stands at 4.5 days, down 17.6% from the previous period. This days-to-cover ratio represents a balanced liquidity scenario for short positions. The days to cover has increased 24.7% over the past year, indicating improving liquidity conditions. The ratio has shown significant volatility over the period, ranging from 2.9 to 7.9 days.