Financial News: Page 13


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    Survey: 31% of back-to-school shoppers will take on debt

    While that’s relatively flat to 2022, there are fewer shoppers this year opting for cheaper brands or using other money saving strategies, Bankrate found.

    By Nate Delesline III • Aug. 22, 2024
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    Same day services, price cuts drive Target growth in Q2

    Results show that deal-hunting consumers are “still willing and able to spend,” said the retailer’s Chief Commercial Officer Rick Gomez. 

    By Nate Delesline III • Aug. 21, 2024
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    Steve Madden sells Greats to Unified Commerce Group

    The upscale sneaker label will join apparel brands Frank And Oak and Spiritual Gangster on the growing retail platform.

    By Lara Ewen • Aug. 21, 2024
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    Macy’s Q2 sales disappoint as stores slated for closure post steep declines

    The department store is preparing for its all-important holiday quarter with a value message that goes beyond discounts, executives said.

    By Aug. 21, 2024
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    Lowe’s lowers guidance amid Q2 sales, profit declines

    The home improvement retailer was hit by bad weather and a soft housing market, but some analysts say it’s poised to take share.

    By Aug. 20, 2024
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    Kevin Plank can’t let go of Under Armour. Is that hampering a turnaround?

    Three CEOs have come and gone in the four years since Plank stepped down. Now, the sportswear brand’s founder is back with another plan to revive the brand amid flagging sales and relevance.

    By Aug. 19, 2024
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    Fabrizio Freda prepares to step down as Estée Lauder CEO

    Freda has been at the helm for 16 years and will exit in the midst of a turnaround that has entailed layoffs and other leadership change.

    By Aug. 19, 2024
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    Dillard’s Q2 disappoints as net income plunges

    The company said it’s working to better align expenses with sales, but UBS analysts warn that margin and profit declines will likely continue.

    By Aug. 16, 2024
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    Deckers sells Sanuk to apparel brand

    The footwear brand will become part of Lolë Brands as the athleticwear company eyes portfolio expansion.

    By Laurel Deppen • Aug. 16, 2024
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    Walmart e-commerce sales surge 21%, but profitability remains elusive

    E-commerce losses narrowed in the quarter, as CEO Doug McMillon told analysts the retailer will “eventually make money in e-commerce.”

    By Nate Delesline III • Aug. 15, 2024
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    Trove acquires competing resale platform Recurate

    The combined company will oversee 44 partners and control up to 80% of branded resale traffic in the U.S. as a result of the deal.

    By Lara Ewen • Aug. 15, 2024
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    Victoria’s Secret brings on Savage x Fenty head Hillary Super as CEO

    Martin Waters is out as the chief executive as of Tuesday, but will stay on in a nonexecutive capacity with the company through the end of August.

    By Nate Delesline III • Aug. 14, 2024
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    SRS Distribution deal helps Home Depot return to sales growth in Q2

    Even as the retailer raised full-year guidance, it continues to feel the impact of a challenging housing market and broader economic uncertainty.

    By Nate Delesline III • Aug. 13, 2024
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    Like Nike before it, On plans to grow margins via DTC sales

    A nine-fold boost to profits in Q2 nevertheless missed some analysts’ expectations, as margins inched up only slightly.

    By Aug. 13, 2024
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    Toy sales stabilize in first half of year

    “The tide is turning for the industry,” according to a new report from Circana. But there are no guarantees for the second half of 2024.

    By Aug. 13, 2024
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    In latest effort to trim costs, Grove Collaborative switches to Shopify

    The sustainably-minded consumer products company reported expanded margins and narrowed losses in Q2, but sales and active customers declined.

    By Aug. 13, 2024
  • LL Flooring files for bankruptcy with plans to close 94 stores

    The company is pursuing a sale of its business and said it has a commitment for $130 million in debtor-in-possession financing from existing lenders.

    By Nate Delesline III • Aug. 12, 2024
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    Funko delivers first sales growth, profit in almost 2 years

    Yves LePendeven, who was serving as acting CFO since March, was also named to take over the role permanently.

    By Nate Delesline III • Aug. 9, 2024
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    Warby Parker notches highest e-commerce growth in 13 quarters

    With e-commerce revenue growth of 4.4% in Q2, the DTC eyewear brand is making progress against the goals it outlined at the start of the year.

    By Aug. 9, 2024
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    Under Armour sales fall 10% as Kevin Plank vows to sell more than ‘just a logo’

    “We recognize where we are, we’re not crazy about it, but we’re also doing something to change the weather,” the executive said Thursday.

    By Aug. 8, 2024
  • Tempur Sealy CEO ‘confident’ in acquiring Mattress Firm despite FTC challenge

    Amid a drop in Q2 sales, Scott Thompson said the company has agreements with Mattress Firm suppliers that will go into effect after the deal’s closing. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 8, 2024
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    Store closures a factor in Allbirds Q2 sales nosedive

    Executives said new designs are performing well, but the DTC footwear brand’s sales fell 27% in the period.

    By Aug. 8, 2024
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    VF revenue remains down despite ‘modest improvement’ at Vans

    The struggling sneaker brand is showing signs of recovery in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, as its holding company works to boost its desirability.

    By Laurel Deppen • Aug. 8, 2024
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    UK retailer Mountain Warehouse offers $5M stalking horse bid for Eastern Mountain Sports

    Absent a higher offer, the U.K.-based outdoor gear retailer plans to keep less than half of the chain’s stores running.

    By Aug. 7, 2024
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    The Container Store sales fall 12% in Q1

    The results for the quarter, which included online sales decreasing nearly 26%, show a company "that remains in freefall," according to one analyst.

    By Nate Delesline III • Aug. 7, 2024