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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 Daphne Howland • 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 Daphne Howland • 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 Daphne Howland • 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 Kaarin Moore • 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 Daphne Howland • Aug. 13, 2024 -
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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 -
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 Caroline Jansen • 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 Cara Salpini • 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 Daphne Howland • 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 Daphne Howland • Aug. 7, 2024 -
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 -
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ThredUp to exit Europe
The secondhand apparel company is also exploring strategic alternatives for Remix. Meanwhile, it reported a drop of nearly 4% in revenue in Q2.
By Kaarin Moore • Aug. 7, 2024 -
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Prestige beauty sales continue to outpace mass with 8% growth in the first half of the year
High-end fragrance was a bright spot, rising 12%, but its popularity is also driving sales of mass products and private-label dupes.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 7, 2024 -
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Simon malls notch Q2 gains in occupancy, traffic and retail sales
But net operating income at the REIT’s retailer portfolio, which includes J.C. Penney, Gilt Groupe and the entity that runs Forever 21, declined again.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 6, 2024 -
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Funko agrees to $2M settlement to resolve claims it misled investors
Multiple lawsuits claim the company failed to disclose sales and operational troubles — and that executives used inside information to enrich themselves.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 6, 2024 -
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Big Lots may close up to 315 stores
The retailer requires “significant changes to the business model to continue as a going concern,” analysts said.
By Nate Delesline III • Aug. 5, 2024 -
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Amazon’s retail sales growth ebbs in Q2
Advertising and services, including the blockbuster cloud unit, remain the center of growth and profits for the e-commerce giant.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 2, 2024
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