Solomon Lew's Premier impresses, but doubters persist

By Jared Lynch
Updated September 18 2014 - 2:08pm, first published 1:16pm
Some analysts are worried Premier is relying too much on stationary popular chain Smiggle. Photo: Adam McLean
Some analysts are worried Premier is relying too much on stationary popular chain Smiggle. Photo: Adam McLean
Some analysts are worried Premier is relying too much on stationary popular chain Smiggle. Photo: Adam McLean
Some analysts are worried Premier is relying too much on stationary popular chain Smiggle. Photo: Adam McLean
Some analysts are worried Premier is relying too much on stationary popular chain Smiggle. Photo: Adam McLean
Some analysts are worried Premier is relying too much on stationary popular chain Smiggle. Photo: Adam McLean
Some analysts are worried Premier is relying too much on stationary popular chain Smiggle. Photo: Adam McLean
Some analysts are worried Premier is relying too much on stationary popular chain Smiggle. Photo: Adam McLean

Most analysts believe billionaire rag trader Solomon Lew has the Midas' touch, saying his Premier Investments fashion group can continue to defy a downbeat retail sector.