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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Digital Brands Group Swings to Profit on Q2 Revenue Gain
The company reported that net revenues for the second quarter increased 69.6 percent to $4.5 million. Net income attributable to common stockholders was $5.0 million, or 38 cents per diluted share, in the quarter.
VF-Backed Wildwood Ventures Adds Portfolio Company; Expands Board
Wildwood Ventures, the venture studio and early stage investor backed by VF Corporation, added consumer app Chimani to its portfolio. The company also added three members to its advisory board.
Moody’s Withdraws New Era’s Ratings Following Debt Repayment
Moody’s Investors Service withdrew all New Era Cap, LLC debt ratings following the repayment of its outstanding rated debt in conjunction with the closing of a recent refinancing transaction.
Underwear Startup Parade Bought by Ariela & Associates International
Parade, an underwear brand popular with Gen-Zers, has agreed to be acquired by Ariela & Associates International, the intimates manufacturer and licensee of Fruit of the Loom.
Report: Traffic Report Sees Dick’s and Hibbett Well-Positioned for BTS
With Dick’s Sporting Goods releasing second quarter earnings next week and Hibbett Sports usually close behind in timing of its release, a new report from Placer.ai looks to be rather timely.
Next Level Apparel’s Debt Ratings Lowered On Default Risk
S&P Global Ratings lowered the debt ratings of YS Garments LLC, doing business as Next Level Apparel, as the Gardena, CA-based clothing company has disclosed that it has entered into an agreement with its lender group to waive its financial covenant for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023 through Sept. 30, 2024.
EXEC: Sacks Parente Golf Undergoes IPO
Sacks Parente Golf, Inc., a maker of including putting instruments, golf shafts, golf grips, and other golf-related products, raised $12.8 million through the sale of 3.2 million shares in an initial public offering.
Costco Wholesale Corporation Elects New Board Director
Costco Wholesale Corp. elected Helena Buonanno Foulkes to its Board of Directors. Most recently, Foulkes was CEO of Hudson’s Bay Company.
Herschel Supply Opens Flagship in New York City
Herschel Supply has opened its new SoHo flagship store in New York City, continuing its retail expansion plans for 2023 following recent store openings in Santa Monica, CA and NYC’s Flatiron district.
Winnebago Increases Quarterly Dividend
Winnebago Industries, Inc.’s Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of 31 cents per share, representing a 15 percent increase, or $0.04 per share, from the previous quarter.
Outdoor Retailer to Unveil New Format at Summer Market 2024
New features will reportedly roll out with Outdoor Retailer Summer 2024, taking place June 17-19, 2024 at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, UT. The upcoming OR Winter show in November will be held in its existing format at the Salt Palace.
AKU Hires New PNW Sales Agency for Outdoor Category
Based in Seattle, The Alta Group will manage specific outdoor accounts for AKU in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington.
Golftec Opens Location in Orlando
Golftec announced it opened an instruction and club fitting center in Orlando, its 14th location in Florida.
Oofos President To Depart, New COO Named
Oofos said Steve Gallo, the recovery footwear’s president since January 2018, will be stepping away from Oofos to take on a new opportunity. At the same time, Dave Mischler was promoted to the role of chief operating officer.