EXEC: Fraser’s Chief Executive Says Ambitions Are High After Posting Solid H1 Results
Zumiez, Inc. Shares Jump After Hours as Retailer Posts “Best Third Quarter in Several Years”
EXEC: Sportsman’s Warehouse CEO Outlines Solid Q3 Category Performance; Lowers Guide on Q4 Weakness
EXEC: Sebago and Woolrich Parent BasicNet Enters Beachwear Business with Sundek Acquisition
EXEC: Journeys Parent Genesco, Inc. Sees Shares Plummet on Lower Guide, Weak U.S. Store Traffic, Schuh Profits
SGB Update
Stitch Fix Posts Solid Fiscal Q1 Growth Despite Dip in Active Customers
The company claimed 2.31 million active clients in the fiscal first quarter, a decrease of 0.1 percent quarter-over-quarter (q/q), and a decrease of 5.2 percent year-over-year.
Radians Outdoors Appoints Director of Sporting Goods
The Memphis, TN-based maker of safety products for shooters and hunters, hired Brett Bryan to lead its sporting goods division. Most recently, Bryan was the national account manager for Black Rifle Coffee Company and formerly the hunt and tactical apparel buyer for Bass Pro.
Dollar General Promotes Emily Taylor to COO
Additional officer changes Include: Bryan Wheeler elevated to EVP, Chief Merchandising Officer; Pooh Vichidvongsa named SVP, General Merchandise Manager; and Shareeka Meadows promoted to SVP of pOpshelf. DG eliminated the EVP, Strategy and Development role and announced that Steve Deckard has left the company.
Costco Appoints Former U.S. Commerce Secretary to Board
The retailer announced the nomination of Gina Raimondo for election to its Board of Directors, who previously served as U.S. Commerce Secretary from 2021 to 2025 and the Governor for the State of Rhode Island from 2015 to 2021.
Blink Fitness to Convert to PureGym Locations in New York and New Jersey
U.K.-based PureGym Limited reported that the recently acquired Blink Fitness locations in New York and New Jersey will convert to the PureGym model, with an initial pilot involving three locations. The remaining locations will rebrand in the coming months.
SGB Executive
EXEC: Fraser’s Chief Executive Says Ambitions Are High After Posting Solid H1 Results
In the UK, sales growth from Sports Direct and Flannels was said to be more than offset by planned declines in Game UK, Studio Retail, House of Fraser, and the businesses acquired from JD Sports. International revenue benefited from the acquisitions of Holdsport (May 2025) and XXL ASA (June 2025), partially offset by the disposal of the MySale business in May 2025.
EXEC: Giant Group Updates Market on Labor Actions to Address CBP Withhold Release Order
The latest moves come following CBP’s action on September 24, 2025to issue the Withhold Release Order on products manufactured at Giant Group’s Taiwan-based manufacturing factory, suspending the import of Giant-branded bikes, bike parts and components into the United States.
EXEC: Sportsman’s Warehouse CEO Outlines Solid Q3 Category Performance; Lowers Guide on Q4 Weakness
Given the pressure of consumer headwinds experienced in November, the company has increased its promotional efforts to maintain inventory efficiency while driving sales, which is putting pressures on margins. For the full fiscal year 2025, SPWH is adjusting its net sales range to be flat to up slightly.
EXEC: Sebago and Woolrich Parent BasicNet Enters Beachwear Business with Sundek Acquisition
The acquisition of Sundek is expected to enable BasicNet S.p.A. to bolster its portfolio with another brand that aligns with the Group, in a category (beachwear) that is not represented.
EXEC: Journeys Parent Genesco, Inc. Sees Shares Plummet on Lower Guide, Weak U.S. Store Traffic, Schuh Profits
The parent of Journeys lowered its guidance for the year due to sales and margin pressures facing its U.K.-based Schuh business and weakness at its U.S. chains during non-peak shopping days. Third-quarter results came in slightly below expectations.
