Dillard’s, Inc. reported earnings grew nearly five-fold in the fourth quarter ended January 29 as sales jumped 37 percent. Both earnings and sales topped Wall Street targets.
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Macy’s Fourth Quarter Results Exceed Expectations
Macy’s Inc. reported fiscal fourth-quarter earnings and sales that outpaced analysts’ estimates and said that a strategic review has prompted the retailer to accelerate its turnaround plans.
Wish Unveils Shoppable Video Feature
Wish, the mobile e-commerce platform, announced the rollout of Wish Clips, its shoppable video feature.

JD Sports Raises Full Year Profit Outlook
JD Sports Fashion Plc said that total same-store profits for the twenty-two weeks to January 1 were more than 10 percent ahead of the same period in 2020 with equally positive performance across the Black Friday and Christmas period.

Nike To Return To Beaverton Headquarters On May 2
Nike announced a “phased return” to U.S. offices, with most workers required back by May 3.
Camping World Collaborates With Eddie Bauer
Camping World Holdings, Inc. announced a partnership with Authentic Brands Group (ABG) to launch a line of towable and motorized RVs under the Eddie Bauer name, as well as expand Eddie Bauer assortments across its store base and online.
Lids Launches E-Commerce Site For Limited Product Releases
Lids has launched a new website, LidsHatDrop.com, for exclusive product drops.
Report: Super Bowl Generated $170M In In-Game Brand Exposure
NFL sponsors Nike, Pepsi and Bose scored highest in brand exposure during the 2022 Super Bowl, according to a report by Hive and Elevate obtained by CNBC.

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.
Signa Sports United Appoints VP Of Bike, North America
Signa Sports United announced the appointment of Hap Seliga, a founder, executive and advisor in the cycling industry, as head of its North American bike operations.