Financial News: Page 23


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    S&P downgrades The Container Store, citing ‘weak operating performance’

    Plaguing the retailer are persistent sales declines, nearing debt maturities, consumer headwinds and negative free cash flow.

    By March 5, 2024
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    Stitch Fix hints at new client experience as declines persist

    The apparel box e-retailer lowered its guidance for its full fiscal year, ending in July, and CEO Matt Baer asked for patience with its transformation.

    By March 5, 2024
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    Bark regains compliance with the New York Stock Exchange

    The pet retailer in November received a notice that said it no longer met the exchange’s continued listing requirements.

    By Howard Ruben • March 5, 2024
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    Vertical strawberry grower Oishii clinches $134M amid indoor farming woes

    The company’s CEO said its decision to grow artisanal fruit versus leafy greens has allowed it to avoid the financial difficulties facing others in the sector.

    By S.L. Fuller • March 4, 2024
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    Investors throw another $800M onto Macy’s takeover bid

    Arkhouse Management and its partners have upped their offer to $6.6 billion despite the department store’s refusal to share financial information.

    By March 4, 2024
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    Best Buy braces for layoffs, store closures amid flat revenue in Q4

    The retailer plans to invest heavily this year in improving its in-store merchandising and shopping experience.

    By Nate Delesline III • March 1, 2024
  • New majority-stake owners of The Children’s Place come through with funds, shake up board

    Saudi investment firm Mithaq Capital is providing $78.6 million in interest-free, unsecured and subordinated term loans, starting Thursday.

    By March 1, 2024
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    The Weekly Closeout: Thrasio files Ch. 11 bankruptcy and will Macy’s close its San Francisco flagship?

    The e-commerce aggregator will eliminate hundreds of millions of dollars in debt, while the department store is evaluating its real estate assets. 

    By Retail Dive Staff • March 1, 2024
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    Qurate Retail Group looks to streaming growth as Q4 revenue declines

    The company this week also announced that QVC U.S. chief merchant Stacy Bowe is HSN’s new president.

    By Nate Delesline III • Feb. 29, 2024
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    The Container Store lays off 100 employees amid ongoing sales declines

    The move affects about 2.5% of the retailer’s workforce and follows lowered guidance for its fiscal year, which ends in a month.

    By Feb. 29, 2024
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    Beyond Meat plans steep cost cuts as US demand remains weak

    The company lowered prices to entice budget-conscious shoppers, but now plans some increases to help restore margins.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Feb. 29, 2024
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    Family Dollar to pay $41.7M for issues tied to rat-infested warehouse

    The discount retailer pleaded guilty to a one count misdemeanor violation after product contamination at the Arkansas distribution center.

    By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 29, 2024
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    Rowing Blazers sells majority stake to Burch Creative Capital

    The deal will allow the preppy streetwear brand to develop a womenswear line and expand its retail footprint. 

    By Laurel Deppen • Feb. 28, 2024
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    Warby Parker eyes 40 new stores as it closes 2023 with revenue up 12%

    The vision brand, which operates 237 stores, still sees the opportunity for at least 900 locations, but wants its e-commerce business to return to growth.

    By Feb. 28, 2024
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    Zulily IP assets put up for sale

    The sale includes customer data, domain names, over 200 trademarks and code for the brand’s proprietary app. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 28, 2024
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    Lowe’s net sales fall 17% in Q4

    Executives announced $140 million in discretionary year-end bonuses for assistant store managers and front-line workers.

    By Nate Delesline III • Feb. 27, 2024
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    Macy’s to close 150 more stores in 3 years

    New CEO Tony Spring said underperforming stores must close even if they are cash-flow positive, telling analysts: “The bar has now been raised.”

    By Feb. 27, 2024
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    Wolverine sees 20.8% revenue slip in Q4

    The Merrell and Sweaty Betty owner is expecting further declines in the 2024 fiscal year.

    By Laurel Deppen • Feb. 27, 2024
  • Dillard’s manages ‘respectable’ holiday quarter

    A challenging consumer environment kept a lid on the department store’s success in the period, but there were some bright spots.

    By Feb. 27, 2024
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    Bankruptcy court OKs Instant Brands restructuring plan

    The company, which has a brand portfolio that includes Corelle and Pyrex, expects to exit Chapter 11 this month.

    By Nate Delesline III • Feb. 23, 2024
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    The Weekly Closeout: Mattel taps new head of dolls and will VF Corp sell one of its biggest brands?

    Krista Berger is the new senior vice president of Barbie and will lead the dolls division at the toy company. Meanwhile, the apparel conglomerate is reviewing its brand assets. 

    By Retail Dive Staff • Feb. 23, 2024
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    Home Depot issues cautious outlook after soft Q4

    The economy is leading consumers to delay purchases for big projects, but push forward with smaller ones, executives said.

    By Nate Delesline III • Feb. 22, 2024
  • Wayfair’s revenue inches up 0.4% in Q4 as the home category remains challenged

    The online home goods retailer called 2023 the “Year of the Reset” as it turned to layoffs, among other things, to cut costs.

    By Feb. 22, 2024
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    Etsy cedes the market for cheap goods and ultra-fast delivery to Amazon, Walmart, Shein and Temu

    The marketplace is working hard to keep mass-produced items off its site and lure discretionary dollars from reluctant consumers.

    By Feb. 22, 2024
  • From left, The Citizenry co-founders Carly Nance and Rachel Bentley, and Havenly CEO Lee Mayer
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    Havenly to acquire The Citizenry

    The deal marks the third acquisition in two years for Havenly, which also bought Interior Define and The Inside.

    By Howard Ruben • Feb. 22, 2024