Hibbett Sees Q4 Results Coming In Below Guidance

Hibbett, Inc. said fourth-quarter results will come in below guidance due to lower traffic and transaction counts in the back half of the quarter. EPS is now expected in the range of $1.18 to $1.25 against guidance of $1.85 to $2.05. Same-store sales decreased 1.0 percent which is below guidance of positive high single-digit comp sales.

Fanatics To Acquire Mitchell & Ness

Fanatics has partnered up with a number of celebrities, including the rapper Jay-Z and the D’Amelio family of TikTok fame, to purchase Mitchell & Ness, best known for its throwback jerseys. The deal valued Mitchell & Ness at about $250 million, according to reports.

Under Armour’s Debt Ratings Outlook Revised To Positive

S&P Global Ratings revised its debt ratings outlook on Under Armour to positive from stable. The rating agency said Under Armour’s credit measures remain strong due to its high demand, reduced promotional pricing and higher than normal cash balances.

Moody’s Assigns B1 To Callaway’s New Term Loan

Moody’s Investors Service affirmed Callaway Golf Company’s Corporate Family Rating (CFR) at B1 and Probability of Default Rating at B1-PD. Moody’s also assigned a B1 rating to the company’s new senior secured term loan B.

Report: Nike May Exit Georgetown Flagship

Lincoln Property Co. is seeking replacement tenants for the Nike Georgetown flagship store after Nike missed a deadline earlier this year to exercise a renewal option, according to the Washington Business Journal.

Reebok Forms Strategic Partnership With Foot Locker

Authentic Brands Group (ABG) announced a new and enhanced partnership with Foot Locker, Inc. for the Reebok brand within the United States. This includes the exclusivity of basketball shoes from Allen Iverson and Shaquille O’Neal.

Tommy John Nets New Investor, Board Members

Comfort-focused lifestyle brand Tommy John announced that Manny Chirico and David Landau of LNK Partners have joined the brand’s Board of Directors as part of the private equity firm’s minority investment in the company.

Kohl’s Plans 400 Additional Sephora At Kohl’s Shops

Kohl’s Inc. announced the list of the 400 stores that will be adding Sephora at Kohl’s shops this year. The addition of 400 stores brings the Sephora at Kohl’s location total to 600 and puts the partnership on track to meet its 850 store goal by 2023.