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Though it generated 25% of Victoria's Secret's profits last year, spinoff brand PINK may not have a rosy future. According to one retail analyst, the collegiate brand—which specializes in sequin-flecked sweats and colorful PJs—is losing steam with consumers. A study showed that top words associated with the brand are "overpriced" and "expensive." Still, the VS folks show no signs of scaling back on PINK production: they've recently branched off into yoga gear. [Racked National]