Financial News: Page 20


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    HanesBrands sells Champion to Authentic Brands Group

    The proceeds of the $1.2 billion sale will be used to pay down debt.

    By Laurel Deppen • June 10, 2024
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    The role of strategic partnership management and rebadging in transformation and enhanced CX

    The retail industry saw a drop in new global in-house centers last year. See why strategic business process services partnerships may be more appealing, and how to use them to unlock long-term value.

    By Mike Lytle, North America CEO, Teleperformance • June 10, 2024
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    GameStop Q1 sales drop 29% as it issues new stock offering

    The video game-focused retailer plans to capitalize again on meme stock interest by selling 75 million more shares.

    By Nate Delesline III • June 7, 2024
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    The Weekly Closeout: Kirkland’s explores strategic alternatives as Claire’s celebrates Hello Kitty

    The home retailer is also instituting a cost-savings plan as sales fell 5% in Q1. Meanwhile, the tween brand is honoring the iconic character’s 50th anniversary.

    By Retail Dive Staff • June 7, 2024
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    Big Lots may be making more turnaround progress than it seems

    Despite double digit sales declines and rising debt levels, one analyst says the bad consumer backdrop is masking its improvements.

    By Nate Delesline III • June 6, 2024
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    Lululemon CEO says it missed opportunities in the women’s business in Q1

    A narrow color palette and insufficient inventory in smaller sizes contributed to slower growth in the U.S., though overall revenue was still up 10%.

    By June 6, 2024
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    Victoria’s Secret beat expectations in Q1, but is it enough?

    Its namesake and Pink brands have held onto some 20% market share in intimates, though its beauty business is its best-performing category.

    By June 6, 2024
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    Designer Brands acquires Canadian footwear retailer Rubino

    The retailer also named a new chief marketing officer for its largest banner, DSW, as it reported flat sales for Q1.

    By Nate Delesline III • June 5, 2024
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    6 Foxtrot stores leased to Further Point Enterprises

    The holding company that acquired the non-real-estate assets from 15 Foxtrot locations last month is now the official tenant for half a dozen of its locations.

    By Brett Dworski • June 5, 2024
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    Amid ongoing declines, Stitch Fix pilots customer experience improvements for summer launch

    A core group of customers is keeping and spending more per box, suggesting that the company is on the right track, analysts said.

    By June 5, 2024
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    Dollar Tree to explore spinoff or sale of Family Dollar

    The underperforming banner has been a drag on operations since its acquisition.

    By Nate Delesline III • June 5, 2024
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    Liquid Death names former PepsiCo, Keurig Dr Pepper exec as CFO

    The fast-growing startup, known for its canned water, has entered new beverage categories while adding experienced executives to its C-suite.

    By Christopher Doering • June 5, 2024
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    New products boost Bath & Body Works in Q1 as candle sales decline

    With steeper competition, the retailer is losing market share, including in one of its signature product lines, according to GlobalData research.

    By June 4, 2024
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    After abruptly shuttering its stores, Outdoor Voices has a new owner

    Consortium Brand Partners, which also owns Draper James, plans to open new stores next year and expand into adjacent product categories.

    By June 4, 2024
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    Costco’s CFO calls $1.50 hot dog ‘safe’ in debut earnings call

    The retailer’s new finance chief, Gary Millerchip, is staying the course on the company’s popular $1.50 hot dog and soda combo pricing.

    By Maura Webber Sadovi • June 4, 2024
  • Children’s Place CEO Jane Elfers out after 14 years

    Muhammad Umair, who joined as a board member in February when Mithaq Capital bought a majority stake in the company, will serve as interim chief.

    By Nate Delesline III • June 3, 2024
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    Gap Inc. turns a corner as all brands notch gains in Q1

    Under CEO Richard Dickson, who arrived last August, the apparel retailer is working to improve operational efficiencies as well as brand storytelling.

    By May 31, 2024
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    The Weekly Closeout: Best Buy sales fall 6.5% and Sierra hits 100 stores

    The electronics retailer continues to face pressure in its core segment, while T.J. Maxx’s outdoors-focused sibling eyes more growth ahead.

    By Retail Dive Staff • May 31, 2024
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    Ulta cuts guidance as it loses share in prestige beauty

    The beauty retailer said 1,000 new points of distribution in the category have opened in the past two years, a possible nod to Kohl’s Sephora tie-up.

    By May 31, 2024
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    Nordstrom Rack continues to overshadow the department store in Q1

    Both banners enjoyed sales increases, though margins were challenged by shrink caused by theft in its transportation network.

    By May 31, 2024
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    Dollar General to eliminate ‘vast majority’ of self-checkout, reduce new store openings

    Despite a 6% Q1 net sales rise and performance that beat analyst expectations, shrink remains a significant headwind, CEO says.

    By Nate Delesline III • May 31, 2024
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    Birkenstock logs record Q2 revenue increase of 22%

    In its second earnings report since becoming a publicly traded company, the Germany-based footwear giant raised its outlook after gains in the quarter.

    By Laurel Deppen • May 31, 2024
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    Foot Locker: ‘I think it’s fair to say Nike’s going back on offense’

    The retailer, which saw sales fall nearly 3% in Q1, teased a return to growth with Nike later this year and expressed excitement about upcoming innovation.

    By May 30, 2024
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    Kohl’s touts progress in Q1 despite sales declines, loss

    Aside from some merchandising improvements, the department store isn’t revamping its stores. Some analysts say that’s a mistake.

    By May 30, 2024
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    Chewy posts 3.1% sales gain in Q1, announces $500M share repurchase program

    The online pet retailer boosted its profits during the quarter even as its active customer base continues to shrink.

    By May 29, 2024