Financial News: Page 21


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    Foot Locker to exit several international markets, move headquarters to Florida

    Yet another cost-cutting and simplification effort will see the retailer exit South Korea, Denmark, Norway and Sweden by mid-2025, and switch its New York City base for one in St. Petersburg, Florida.

    By Aug. 28, 2024
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    Anniversary Sale, Rack propel Nordstrom’s Q2 sales

    Strong regular-price sales also helped boost margins, but the retailer raised its guidance only slightly.

    By Aug. 28, 2024
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    What lies ahead for Bonobos under new ownership

    The DTC darling has changed hands several times over the past decade. Does that matter?

    By Aug. 28, 2024
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    Big Lots offers $5.2M in retention bonuses to 4 executives

    The move could signal a potential bankruptcy on the horizon, according to Debtwire's global head of legal and restructuring.

    By Nate Delesline III • Aug. 27, 2024
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    Consumers tap credit cards, loans to manage inflation: Fed report

    Gen Z and millennials were the age groups most likely to use loans and credit cards in response to higher prices, a Federal Reserve research report said.

    By Lynne Marek • Aug. 27, 2024
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    Urban Outfitters sees return to ‘pre-COVID behavior’ as sales slow in recent weeks

    The apparel conglomerate’s CEO said that, starting in July, already careful shoppers grew even more selective, which could be a new reality.

    By Aug. 23, 2024
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    Ace Hardware sales up 3% as it leans into stores

    The retailer debuted its Elevate Ace store concept in the quarter and is on track to open 200 stores by the end of the year.

    By Nate Delesline III • Aug. 23, 2024
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    The Weekly Closeout: Amazon’s October sales event returns and Hollister goes back to school

    The e-commerce giant is prepping for its unofficial holiday kickoff event, while the apparel brand launched a collection featuring over 30 U.S. universities.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Aug. 23, 2024
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    Peloton projects nearly 10% sales decline for the year

    CFO Liz Coddington expects “softness” in connected fitness demand in the medium term, but remains optimistic about the category’s growth potential.

    By Aug. 22, 2024
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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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    Deep Dive

    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