Urban Outfitters Q1 Sales Climb 13 Percent

Urban Outfitters, Inc. announced a net income of $32 million, or 33 cents a share, in the first quarter ended April 30, 2022, down 40.2 percent from $53.5 million, or 54 cents, a year ago. Sales increased 13.4 percent over the same period last year to a record $1.05 billion.

Nordstrom Delivers 19 Percent Growth In First Quarter

Nordstrom reported sales in the first quarter grew 18.7 percent with sales ahead 23.5 percent for the Nordstrom banner and 10.3 percent for Nordstrom Rack. Core categories including men’s and women’s apparel, shoes and designer had the strongest growth as consumers updated wardrobes for the return of social events, travel and return to office.

Caleres Lifts 2022 Outlook As Momentum Continues In Q1

Caleres, Inc. raised its 2022 sales and earnings per share guidance after delivering its strongest first-quarter performance for sales, gross profit margins and earnings. Famous Footwear’s sales were down 3.4 percent, but the off-price chain achieved another quarter of strong gross profit margin.

Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Appoints President

Grassroots Outdoor Alliance has hired Gabe Maier as president. Maier has worked with the GOA for six years, including two years as a business analyst and four years as vice president). Most recently, he was the director of business development for BrandKeep.

Varsity Brands’ Debt Ratings Upgraded

S&P Global Ratings upgraded the debt ratings of Varsity Brands Holding Co. Inc. as the company’s financial performance continues to improve as it recovers from COVID-19 pandemic lows.

2023 Wilson A2K Gloves Launch

Wilson’s 2023 A2K lineup has launched, bringing six new premium gloves to the diamond. The lineup offers patterns designed for professional-caliber players across all positions, including a new look for the brand’s classic A2K 1776 and Aso’s latest innovation, the 12.75-inch 2023 A2K 1810. Hand-crafted in Japan, A2K gloves offer attention to detail and made with Pro Stock Select leather, consisting of […]

Cotopaxi Appoints President

Cotopaxi announced it appointed Damien Huang as president of the company reporting to CEO and Founder Davis Smith. Huang was, most recently, CEO of Eddie Bauer.

Climate Neutral And Novato Create Brand Emissions Estimator

Novata, an ESG data management platform and Climate Neutral, the 501(c)(3) nonprofit formed a partnership to provide private companies with an ESG solution that simplifies the process of collecting carbon data. Climate Neutral’s Brand Emissions Estimator (BEE) is now integrated into Novata’s platform so that customers to estimate their total carbon inventory.  “Novata and Climate […]

Nautilus Sales Fell 41 Percent In Fiscal Fourth Quarter

Nautilus Inc. reported sales were down 41.9 percent in the fourth quarter ended March 31. Sales grew 28 percent versus the fourth quarter of 2020 or 41 percent excluding the sold Octane business. The company lost money in the quarter but expects to achieve positive adjusted EBITDA for the second half of the current fiscal year.