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Steve Madden Posts Sharp Drop In Q4 Wholesale Revenues

Steve Madden’s fourth quarter 2022 revenue decreased 18.6 percent to $470.6 million in the period ended December 31, compared to $578.5 million in the prior-year comparable period. Revenue for the wholesale business was $308.8 million, a 24.8 percent decrease.

Janji And Oiselle Brands To Merge

Janji, a Boston-based running apparel brand, and Oiselle, a Seattle-based women’s athletic apparel company, have entered into a collaborative partnership through a merger facilitated by Digsbury Ventures.

TJX Sees Holiday Sales Beat Plan

The TJX Companies Inc. reported earnings rose 14 percent in the fourth quarter ended January 28 on a 4 percent same-store gain. Sales came in ahead of guidance while earnings were at the upper end of plan.

Wolverine Worldwide Forecasts Low-Single-Digit Growth For 2023

Wolverine Worldwide’s fourth-quarter sales grew 8.4 percent as strong double-digit growth at Merrell and Saucony offset a steep decline at Sperry. Overall results were in line with recently-updated guidance. Guidance for the current year calls for margin pressures to continue in the first half of the year to further reduce inventories and low-single-digit growth on a currency-neutral basis for the overall year.

Gildan Activewear Sales Down 8 Percent In Fourth Quarter

Gildan Activewear, Inc. reported net sales declined 8 percent to $720 million for the fourth quarter ended January 1, compared to the prior-year comparable quarter. Activewear sales were down 5 percent to $595 million and sales in the hosiery and underwear category were down 21 percent.

Report: Wilson Golf President Exits

Tim Clarke, president of Wilson Golf since 2007, has stepped down, according to mygolfspy.com. Global R&D director Bob Thurman has reportedly become interim golf general manager.