Financial News: Page 22


  • 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
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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 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
  • The arched entrance to a building reads "Santa Rosa Plaza," with trees, potted flowers and a sculpture of a hand in the foreground, and cloud-streaked blue sky in the background.
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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 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 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 Aug. 2, 2024
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    The Weekly Closeout: Fred Segal closes remaining stores and Foxtrot plots its comeback

    Los Angeles fashion loses a retail icon and after abruptly closing stores this spring, Foxtrot team members promise a return to the company’s roots.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Aug. 2, 2024
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    Crocs expects a big end-of-year bounce at HeyDude

    The company said new stores and wholesale deals will boost the struggling DTC brand. Meanwhile its namesake approached $1 billion in Q2 revenue.

    By Aug. 1, 2024
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    Etsy to launch paid buyer membership program

    Etsy Insider, which comes as Q2 sales rise 3%, includes benefits like free domestic shipping on “millions” of items — at no cost to sellers. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 1, 2024
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    Wayfair revenue down 1.7% in Q2 as category remains challenged

    But the online home goods retailer was able to narrow its losses and CEO Niraj Shah said a turnaround in the sector could be on the horizon.

    By Aug. 1, 2024
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    Adidas CEO: ‘You have to be more American to be successful in America’

    With sales in North America down 7% in Q2, CEO Bjørn Gulden said the athletics retailer is leaning into American sports like basketball and baseball.

    By July 31, 2024
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    Brooks Running reports ‘record’ revenue

    Global revenue in Q2 increased 15% year over year driven by its wholesale and DTC channels, and the athletics brand named a new COO.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 31, 2024
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    Beyond ‘remains in the red’ as it prepares to relaunch Zulily

    The company said it hit its Q2 revenue target and improved its bottom line, but sales are in decline. 

    By Nate Delesline III • July 30, 2024
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    Skechers reports 7% sales increase in another record quarter

    The company saw a significant increase in regional DTC sales for Europe, the Middle East and Africa and authorized a $1 billion share repurchase program.

    By Lara Ewen • July 29, 2024
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    Hoka leads Deckers to 22% growth in Q1

    The running brand surged 30% in the quarter thanks to strength in the DTC channel and robust sell-through of new styles.

    By Nate Delesline III • July 26, 2024
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    The Weekly Closeout: Nike and Journeys make C-suite appointments

    The athletics brand named Cheryan Jacob as chief information officer, while the footwear retailer appointed Stacy Doren as its marketing chief.

    By Retail Dive Staff • July 26, 2024