Online fashion retailer Revolve Group reported sales grew 3 percent in the second quarter, its first positive quarter since the fourth quarter of 2022. Earnings more than doubled.
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DSW Parent Designer Brands, Inc. Appoints New Board Member
DSW-parent Designer Brands Inc. appointed John Atkinson to its Board of Directors. Atkinson is a retired audit partner from KPMG’s Cincinnati office.
TSG Consumer Partners Appoint Head of Strategic and Operational Services Group
Dori Konig brings over 20 years of finance, strategy, and operating experience to the role. Most recently, he was the managing director at global investment firm Platinum Equity, where he led the company’s East Coast Operations.
Boot Barn Fiscal Q1 Earnings Easily Top Expectations
Profits at Boot Barn, Inc. advanced 13.4 percent in the fiscal first quarter. Sales grew 10 percent from new stores, 1.4 percent same-store growth and 6.7 percent e-commerce growth.
FIU Stadium Rebrands to Pitbull Stadium
The 10-year agreement will see FIU Stadium rebranded as Pitbull Stadium, making it the first athletics venue to have an artist possessing the naming rights.
Allbirds Sees Q2 Sales Drop 27 Percent
Allbirds, Inc. reported a net loss in the second quarter ended June 30 as sales shrunk 26.8 percent. The eco-friendly footwear brand said it is prioritizing three main focus areas designed to return to top line growth in 2025,
Ford and N+ To Release Bronco and Mustang Inspired E-Bikes
“These new e-bikes will allow more people to experience the adventurous spirit of a Bronco and the exhilaration of a Mustang from the moment they grip the handlebars.” —Tyler Hill, Global Brand Licensing Manager, Ford Motor Company
Ortholite to Sponsor Oregon Track Club for 2024
While OrthoLite’s largest market is performance running, athletic and technical outdoor footwear, the brand “continues to grow brand partners in the fashion, luxury, workwear, safety, and casual lifestyle footwear categories.”
OR and Surf Expo Parent Narrows Q2 Loss on Flattish Revenue Decline
The Emerald Holding revenue decrease was attributed to prior-year discontinued event revenue of $3.7 million and scheduling adjustments of $1.1 million, partially offset by organic growth of $2.6 million as well as $1.7 million in revenue from acquisitions.
Ōura Appoints Apple Design Veteran as Chief Design Officer
Miklu Silvanto will be leading the company’s software and industrial design teams and owns the end-to-end member experience and visual design of Oura’s hardware and software products. He will report to Chief Operating Officer Michael Chapp.
EXEC: Puma Shares Down DD in Midday Trading as Q2 EBIT and Outlook Disappoint
Company CEO Arne Freundt said Puma “fully delivered” its outlook for the quarter and is on track to deliver on its outlook for the full year, but European analysts disagreed, sending shares lower on the DAX exchange.
Solo Brands Lowers FY Guidance on Softening Demand
Solo Brands, Inc. reported results in the first half exceeded expectations, but the parent of Solo Stove reduced its full-year outlook due to deteriorating trends so far in the third quarter.
Stio to Open New Storefront in Steamboat Springs, Adds Key Leadership Roles
The storefront will open in late September, its eleventh retail location and second in Colorado. Stio recently hired Senior Director of Retail Kris Nelson and Natalie Oshin joined the company as merchandising director.
Report: U.S. Highschools Offering Girls More Opportunity to Play Flag Football
A recent NSGA report shows that high schools are offering girls more opportunities to play flag football. Eleven states have officially sanctioned games, and Illinois and Colorado will add the sport in 2024. Montana offers the sport as a pilot program.
Traeger Narrows Q2 Net Loss as Margin Bump Partially Offsets Sales Declines
The net loss was $2.6 million, or 2 cents per diluted share, in the second quarter, compared to a net loss of $30.2 million, or 25 cents per diluted share in the second quarter of last year. GM rose 600 basis point year-over-year.