The parent of TJ Maxx and Marshalls said it is well-positioned to take advantage of the outstanding availability of quality, branded merchandise in the marketplace and flow fresh goods this spring. TJX had 95 Sierra stores at year-end 2023.
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Urban Outfitters Hits Trifecta in Q4, Full Year as Sales, Margins and EPS All Pop
The parent to the Anthropologie, Free People, FP Movement, Urban Outfitters, and Nuuly brands reported total company net sales for fiscal Q4 increased 7.3 percent to a record $1.49 billion.
Swrve Apparel Calling It Quits After 20 Years
Founders Muriel Bartol and Matt Rolletta, who started the LA-based brand in 2005, said the move comes as the industry landscape continues to change.
Frog Bikes Taps U.S. Distributor to Expand Availability of Premium Kids Bikes
The company said the alliance with GB Sport Distributors marks a significant milestone in Frog Bikes’ mission to empower young riders and make cycling more accessible to families across America.
Hydra Weaponry Adds Sales Agency for 13 Western States
Total Sales & Marketing will represent the Hydra Weaponry product line in 13 U.S. Western states, including Alaska and Hawaii.
Kontoor Brands Q4 Revenues Slide 8 Percent on Weak Wholesale Shipments
Revenue decreases at the parent of the Lee and Wrangler denim brands were said to be primarily driven by retailer inventory management actions in the U.S., partially offset by gains in digital wholesale, China and direct-to-consumer.
Puma Becomes New Kit Supplier of RB Leipzig
Puma signed a long-term partnership with Bundesliga football club RB Leipzig to equip all men’s, women’s and youth teams from the 2024/25 season onwards.
Life Time Group Swings to Full Year Profit as Revenue Passes $2 Billion Mark
Full year revenue increased 21.6 percent to $2.22 billion due to continued strong growth in membership dues and in-center revenue. Fourth quarter revenue increased 18.2 percent to $558.8 million.
Kontoor Brands Appoints New Director to Board
Mary Campbell was elected to Kontoor’s Board of Directors effective immediately, increasing the size from seven to eight directors.
Life Time Grows Garden State Presence to Eight Locations
Located off the Garden State Parkway at 230 Half Mile Road in Red Bank, Life Time Middletown-Red Bank employs 230 full and part-time employees as part of the 127,000-square-foot space.
Life Time Appoints Andre Agassi as Chair of Pickleball and Tennis Board
With Founder, Chairman and CEO Bahram Akradi, who will serve as Board Co-Chair, Agassi will spearhead efforts to elevate the profile, programming, leagues, and community of tennis and pickleball.
EXEC: Big 5 CEO Talks Efforts to Offset One-Two Punch from Weather and Economy
The Apparel category was down approximately 30 percent year-over-year in the fourth quarter. The Footwear category was down approximately 17 percent and the Hardgoods category was down approximately 11 percent for the period.
Puma Brings Back Avanti in Limited Edition White and Spotted Calf Hair
Unlike the previous all-leather drops, the Avanti Pony is made with calf hair uppers in two colorways.
Big 5 SG Posts Q4 Loss on Sharp Decline in Same-Store Sales
For the fiscal 2024 first quarter, BGFV expects same-store sales to decrease in the low double-digit range compared to the fiscal 2023 first quarter.
Primary Arms Optics Names Simmons’ Sporting Goods Dealer of the Year
Simmons’ Sporting Goods is the South’s largest independent single-location outfitter, occupying over 80,000 square feet and offering a vast range of archery, firearms and outdoor gear.
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