Financial News: Page 8


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    Hudson’s Bay to sell IP to Canadian Tire Corp. for over $21M

    CTC views the move as “patriotic” and has bid on several of the iconic retailer’s leases.

    By Dani James • May 16, 2025
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    The Weekly Closeout: Kohl’s plans to refinance, Wayfair expands large-format concept

    The department store intends to refinance with a $360 million offering of new senior secured notes, while the home goods retailer said another larger store is on the horizon.

    By Retail Dive Staff • May 16, 2025
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    Dick’s to acquire Foot Locker in $2.4B deal

    Analysts are not sold on the deal, which adds a struggling retailer to Dick's strong portfolio, but executives expressed confidence they could turn Foot Locker around.

    By May 15, 2025
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    Walmart CEO: ‘Higher tariffs will result in higher prices’

    The big-box retailer vows to keep those prices as low as possible and is leaning into relationships with vendors to respond to a fluctuating market.

    By May 15, 2025
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    Church & Dwight acquires Touchland for $880M

    The hand sanitizer brand, founded in 2018, has expanded its distribution to major retailers including Target, Ulta and Urban Outfitters.

    By Howard Ruben • May 14, 2025
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    American Eagle Outfitters pulls guidance, writes down $75M in inventory

    The preliminary Q1 results also revealed a 5% revenue decline and steep operating losses.

    By Dani James • May 14, 2025
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    Peloton revenue slides 13% in Q3

    Still, executives touted that the connected fitness company performed above the high end of its guidance range as it narrowed losses in the period.

    By May 14, 2025
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    Vince faces potential delisting

    The New York Stock Exchange said the company’s market cap and stockholders’ equity had dropped below continued listing standards.

    By Lara Ewen • May 14, 2025
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    Walmart touts savings from continued automation efforts

    The retailer predicts it will slash costs by more than 30% at its high-tech facilities by year's end, one executive said. 

    By Philip Neuffer • May 14, 2025
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    Under Armour nears the end of SKU reduction, turns focus to premium products

    The athletics retailer hopes to position its assortment as a higher-end offering, including through a $140 backpack.

    By May 13, 2025
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    On is raising some prices, but it isn’t because of tariffs

    The athletics company saw net sales increase 43% and plans to increase pricing to further differentiate itself as a premium brand in the market.

    By Dani James • May 13, 2025
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    Beyond to acquire Kirkland’s IP for $5M — and plans to license it back

    Kirkland’s will run stores for both retailers while Beyond will be able to appoint directors to Kirkland’s board.

    By Dani James • May 12, 2025
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    QVC CEO: Our consumers are ‘heavily distracted by current events’

    The company, which is working to become a live social shopping company, reported a 10% revenue drop in Q1 and swung to a loss. 

    By May 12, 2025
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    J.C. Penney swings to a loss

    Last year’s sales declines and steep net loss put the retailer at the bottom of the struggling department store sector, an analyst said.

    By May 12, 2025
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    US, China agree to reduce tariff rates for 90 days

    By Wednesday, the two countries will charge 10% baseline duties and remove certain retaliatory levies that pushed rates over 100%.

    By Philip Neuffer • May 12, 2025
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    The Weekly Closeout: Hudson’s Bay lands ‘several’ bids and Trump threatens Mattel with tariffs

    None of the Canadian retailer’s bids are from insiders. Meanwhile, the president responded to the toy brand's statements on diversifying its supply chain.

    By Retail Dive Staff • May 9, 2025
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    Despite 18% sales drop, Allbirds says it could return to top-line growth in Q4

    The footwear brand’s new product lineup is set to hit shelves this fall and a refreshed store concept at one location is leading to higher sales.

    By May 9, 2025
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    REI Union’s successful ‘Vote No’ campaign leaves 3 board seats empty

    The outdoor category has faltered with the end of its pandemic boom, and the retailer reported a 2024 net sales decline, though losses narrowed.

    By May 9, 2025
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    Purple sales down 13% in Q1, citing softness in wholesale, e-commerce channels

    The company said it’s more than doubling its presence in Mattress Firm stores at a time when the brand’s wholesale business is down 24%.

    By Howard Ruben • May 9, 2025
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    Tapestry reports record third quarter, raises guidance

    Coach revenue gains offset losses at Kate Spade, while Stuart Weitzman saw steep declines ahead of its sale to Caleres this summer.

    By Lara Ewen • May 9, 2025
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    Warby Parker posts first quarterly net profit since going public

    The brand is working to mitigate tariff impacts, but has already had to raise prices on some lenses and accessories.

    By Dani James • May 8, 2025
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    Crocs yanks guidance, citing trade uncertainty

    The company recently joined with other footwear brands to urge the Trump administration to exempt the category from tariffs.

    By May 8, 2025
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    Hims & Hers hires former Amazon exec as Q1 revenue doubles

    Nader Kabbani, who spent almost 20 years at the e-commerce giant, joins the health startup as chief operations officer.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 8, 2025
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    GameStop sells its Canadian business

    Entrepreneur Stephan Tetrault acquired the business for an undisclosed amount, adding to his list of toy and gaming ventures.

    By Dani James • May 7, 2025
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    Mattel warns of price increases amid tariff pressure

    The toy manufacturer is accelerating a pullback from China, which already accounts for less than 20% of its U.S. imports, a distinct advantage over rivals.

    By May 7, 2025