Financial News: Page 61

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    Peloton hiking prices amid reported layoffs, store closures

    As its pandemic-era boom fizzles, the at-home bicycle fitness company is scrambling, even after major layoffs and subscription hikes earlier this year.

    By • Aug. 15, 2022
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    DTC’s very bad, no good earnings week

    Brands laid off staff, cut guidance and accumulated losses in a tougher operating environment. A select few continued to thrive.

    By • Aug. 15, 2022
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    J.C. Penney hires a new CFO

    Stephanie Plaines has entered a role with much turnover in the last few years, as the retailer tries to reinvent itself in a difficult space.

    By • Aug. 12, 2022
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    The Weekly Closeout: Tommy Hilfiger teams with ThredUp, and has inflation finally peaked?

    The iconic fashion brand will provide shopping credit for certain items returned to ThredUp. Meanwhile, prices in July were flat month to month.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Aug. 12, 2022
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    "Dillard's - Columbia, MO" by Robert Stinnett is licensed under CC BY 2.0
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    Dillard’s slows down in Q2 as women buy less apparel

    The department store previously posted surges in sales and profits, but its weaker results weren’t just from tough comparisons, analysts say.

    By • Aug. 12, 2022
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    After challenging Q2, Warby Parker sees crystal-clear need for stores

    The DTC eyewear company slashed its guidance for the year, but says physical locations are key to expanding market share and brand awareness.

    By • Aug. 11, 2022
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    Sears Holdings reaches $175M settlement with Lampert and company

    The retailer entered bankruptcy in 2018. It has been stuck there ever since, as the company and its creditors pursued claims of “rank” self-dealing.

    By • Aug. 11, 2022
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    Profits remain elusive in Q2 as The RealReal’s customers buy lower-priced apparel

    Unlike other retailers in recent weeks, the resale site has been hiring and boosting wages to help address inventory shortfalls that hurt sales.

    By • Aug. 10, 2022
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    Revlon CFO to retire as sales continue shrinking in bankruptcy

    The company’s losses have also ballooned, in part because of the high cost of Chapter 11. 

    By • Aug. 10, 2022
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    Signet buys Blue Nile for $360M

    The deal adds to the jewelry retailer’s luxury portfolio as the retailing climate worsens against the macroeconomic backdrop. 

    By • Aug. 9, 2022
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    Warby Parker lays off 15% of its corporate workforce, citing changing consumer behavior

    The DTC eyewear brand said it’s restructuring in order to be in the best position long term, but that store and customer experience jobs aren’t affected.

    By • Aug. 9, 2022
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    Allbirds sunsets leggings offering amid ever-widening losses

    Layoffs a couple of weeks ago may be just the start as the brand adjusts its sales model and its merchandise mix in pursuit of profitable growth.

    By • Aug. 9, 2022
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    Walmart acquires omnichannel tech specialist Volt Systems

    The deal comes with new talent and technology aimed at vendor management, seamless shopping and anticipating demand. 

    By • Aug. 8, 2022
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    Cowen downgrades Kohl’s as middle-income shoppers spend less on apparel

    The retailer and its peers could lose share to discounters as their customers get squeezed by rising prices and cut back on clothing purchases.

    By • Aug. 5, 2022
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    Amazon to acquire iRobot for $1.7B

    The news means the retailer will have another pathway into the homes of consumers, adding to its existing portfolio of technology.

    By Dani James • Aug. 5, 2022
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    "Under Armour at MixC Zhengzhou" by Windmemories is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
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    Under Armour founder Kevin Plank on what the brand’s next CEO needs to do

    “Drive love for the [Under Armour] brand and the rest will follow,” the founder said on an earnings call earlier this week.

    By • Aug. 5, 2022
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    Wayfair back in the red in Q2 as customers quit

    The furniture e-retailer is doing even worse than the overall sector, which has seen demand drop following a pandemic-related surge.

    By • Aug. 4, 2022
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    Courtesy of Leeor Wild for Crocs
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    Crocs Q2 revenue increases 51% as Heydude nearly doubles sales

    While others in the industry are struggling, the retailer continues to post record numbers. But its full-year guidance took a hit.

    By Dani James • Aug. 4, 2022
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    Courtesy of Triple Five Worldwide
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    American Dream misses $8.8M loan payment

    The string of bad news, financial and otherwise, continues at the Triple Five Group-owned experiential mall near the Meadowlands in New Jersey.

    By • Aug. 4, 2022
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    Walmart lays off 200 from its corporate workforce

    The retail giant said it’s evolving and while it is cutting some roles it will also create new ones in other areas.

    By • Aug. 3, 2022
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    Ulta Beauty launches digital innovation venture fund

    The beauty retailer is focused on investing in augmented and virtual reality, the metaverse and technology-powered custom beauty services.

    By Dani James • Aug. 3, 2022
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    Allbirds lays off 8% of its global corporate workforce

    Twenty-three people were let go last week after the footwear brand, facing rising costs, evaluated roles and processes to prep for its next phase of growth.

    By • Aug. 3, 2022
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    Fallen unicorns: 9 retailers that have recoiled from sky-high valuations

    After reaching or eclipsing the billion-dollar mark, these companies have tumbled back to earth — or disappeared.

    By • Aug. 3, 2022
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    Consumer wariness comes for Simon-owned retailers in Q2

    CEO David Simon told analysts that volatility in retail is “just the way of the world” and downplayed the REIT’s investment in the industry.

    By • Aug. 3, 2022
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    Estée Lauder in talks to acquire Tom Ford: WSJ

    Other reports this summer said Tom Ford was exploring a potential sale and working with investment bank Goldman Sachs Group on the endeavor.

    By • Aug. 2, 2022