The online discount retailer for brands in China, including many U.S. active lifestyle brands, reported total net revenues for Q2 increased 13.6 percent year-over-year to RMB27.9 billion (US$3.8 billion).
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Study Names Top Product Placement Brands in Movies and TV
Nike, Adidas, Ray-Ban, Converse and Under Armour ranked as the top-five clothing and accessories brands featured as product placement in films, according to a recent study from U.K.-based Merchant Marine.
Dick’s SG Opens Nine New House of Sports Locations
Dick’s Sporting Goods continues to expand the House of Sport brand and format with nine new locations celebrating grand openings in July and August.
Report: Adidas Exploring Bata India Partnership
Footwear manufacturer Bata India is negotiating with Adidas for a strategic partnership for the Indian market, according to a report from CNBC-TV18, with the talks likely to advance.
EXEC: Super Retail Group Posts Solid Year But H2 Trends Cut Into H1 Gains
Sales for fiscal 2023 rose 7 percent to A$3.80 billion. Adjusted for the 53rd week in fiscal 2022, sales were up 9 percent for the year. Comp-store sales were up 8 percent for the 12-month period ended June 30.
Adidas Renews License With Coty For Active Skin and Mind Range
Coty, Inc. renewed its long-term license agreement with Adidas for its Active Skin and Mind range—a collection of deodorants and shower products in sustainable, packaged sustainably, designed to increase skin hydration for athletes to achieve optimal performance and recovery.
The Buckle’s Q2 Profits Slide 9 Percent
Profits at The Buckle, Inc. fell 9 percent in the second quarter ended July 29 as sales sagged 3.2 percent.
Peloton Interactive Launches B2B Platform; Hires Senior VP/GM
Peloton Interactive launched Peloton for Business, housing all of the company’s B2B offerings. In tandem with the service, Greg Hybl was hired as senior vice president and general manager of Peloton for Business.
Report: More Consumers Plan Camping Trip for Labor Day Weekend
The Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) Monthly Research Report, August 2023 Edition, finds that more campers intend to camp over Labor Day than compared to 2022, with roughly three-fourths of campers have already made plans for the holiday weekend.
EXEC: Footwear Manufacturer Bucks Negative Athletic Trends in H1
Stella International reported that a larger contribution from new customers in the athleisure, luxury and high-end fashion categories helped boost H1 gross margins and operating profit.
Bettinardi Golf Opens Showroom In Illinois
Bettinardi Golf opened Studio B in Oak Brook, IL, at 1225 22nd Street, spanning over 7000 square feet.
Farfetch Revenues Tick Down in Q2 as In-Store Decline Offsets Digital Gains
Consolidated total revenue decreased 1.3 percent year-over-year to $572.1 million in second quarter, with an in-store decline offsetting 10.2 percent growth in Digital Platform revenues.
Ross Stores Swings to Positive Q2 Comp Store Sales Trend; EPS Increases
Comparable store sales were up 5 percent, partially reversing the 7 percent comp store sales decline in the second quarter of 2022.
U.S. Jobless Claims Fall As Economy Chugs Along
In the week ending August 12, the advance figure for seasonally-adjusted initial claims declined 11,000 to 239,000 from the previous week’s revised level. The previous week’s level was revised up by 2,000 from 248,000 to 250,000.
Walmart Makes Leadership Changes Across Operating Segments
Walmart announced several leadership changes to its core operating units. Judith McKenna, president and CEO of Walmart International, announced her retirement. She will be succeeded by Kath McLay. Chris Nicholas becomes president and CEO of Sam’s Club U.S., and Kieran Shanahan, EVP and chief operating officer of Walmart U.S.
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