Author: Thomas J. Ryan

Genesco, Inc.’s sales and margins topped expectations in the third quarter, but its full-year outlook was lowered as heightened promotional activity is now planned for the fourth quarter, particularly at the flagship Journeys chain. Mimi Vaughn, Genesco’s president and CEO, told analysts, "The consumer pressured by inflation is having to make harder choices on where they spend their money." (Read More)

Tilly’s, Inc. reported sales and earnings in the third quarter were down against record year-ago results but topped the action sports chain's expectations and management predicted an improved comp sales trend for the fourth quarter relative to recent quarters. (Read More)

Duluth Holdings, Inc., the parent of Duluth Trading, returned to growth in the third quarter on an encouraging response to its updated brand positioning. However, more value-conscious customers have led to a recent deceleration in sales, prompting the company to reduce its outlook for the year. (Read More)

Designer Brands, Inc. delivered a solid third quarter against challenging year-ago comparisons. However, the parent of DSW lowered its EPS outlook for the year in part due to a significant uptick in promotional activity by athletic brands. (Read More)

Hibbett, Inc. reported that third-quarter EPS came in below Wall Street estimates partly due to increased apparel promotional activity. However, the retailer reiterated guidance for the full year as it expects growth to accelerate in the fourth quarter on strong demand for athletic footwear. (Read More)

The country’s two biggest off-pricers, TJX Cos. and Ross Stores, both lifted their outlook for the fourth quarter after reporting third-quarter earnings that exceeded guidance as apparel sales outpaced many of their full-priced competitors. Burlington Stores’ reported results that came in at the lower end of guidance and slightly reduced for the year, but is optimistic that a realigned sales mix emphasizing value will drive sales in the quarters ahead. (Read More)

Famous Footwear’s same-store sales slipped 0.8 percent in the third quarter ended October 29. Results topped expectations with the family footwear chain facing a 26.5 percent same-store gain in the 2019 third quarter. Jay Schmidt, president of Caleres, on a conference call with analysts, said, "By limiting promotional activity, the business generated margins higher than pre-pandemic levels." (Read More)

Dick’s Sporting Goods’ third-quarter earnings declined due to aggressive markdowns on apparel but came in well above Wall Street targets as sales remained strong. The sporting goods giant also noted that results remain significantly above 2019 levels while lifting its guidance for the second straight quarter. (Read More)

Delta Apparel managed to rack up another year of double-digit top-line growth although earnings were slightly down due largely to higher cotton prices. Production curtailments are also expected to continue through the next two quarters to realign inventories due to a pullback in activewear orders in the mass channel. (Read More)

Foot Locker Inc. reported third-quarter results that surpassed expectations due to improved allocation of Nike products on top of continued success in its diversification efforts to feature other footwear brands. The sneaker giant lifted its guidance for the year. Mary Dillon, Foot Locker's new CEO, told analysts, "Our relationship with Nike is very important. It’s strong.” (Read More)

Athleta’s comps were flat year-over in the third quarter as the chain continues to feel the impact of a demand shift from athleisure to occasion and work-based categories. However, success with lifestyle offerings led to significant improvement versus recent quarters. (Read More)

Macy’s, Inc. raised its guidance for the year as third-quarter results topped analysts’ estimates... (Read More)

Kohl's Corp., in its first report since announcing its former CEO Michelle Gass would be joining Levi’s Strauss, reported results that were in line with preliminary guidance provided last week. Kohl's told analysts that it was withdrawing its guidance for the year but said the CEO change doesn't mean a change in strategy. (Read More)

On, the Swiss running brand again raised its full-year outlook after reporting earnings in the third quarter ended September 30 surged 20.5 percent on an adjusted basis on a 50 percent sales gain. The gains were helped by strong product responses and expansion at Dick’s, Foot Locker and Nordstrom and came despite logistics disruptions at its Atlanta warehouse. (Read More)

Ammo, Inc. dropped into the red in the second quarter that ended September 30 as sales fell 21 percent and gross margins eroded on higher commodity costs. The owner of the GunBroker.com marketplace and ammunition manufacturer also lowered its annual guidance due to softening market conditions. (Read More)

Solo Brands delivered third-quarter results ahead of expectations on strong responses to launches across its brands. Sales guidance for the year was slightly lowered due to heightening macroeconomic pressures but guidance for gross margin and EBITDA margin was maintained. (Read More)

SportChek’s comps were slightly down in the third quarter against a double-digit gain in the... (Read More)