Macy’s Lowers Outlook As Q3 Comps Decline

Macy’s Inc. reduced its annual profit forecast for the second time this year after reporting its first drop in same-store sales in two years. CEO Jeff Gennette said in a statement.“The sales deceleration was steeper than we expected.”

Hi-Tec Lifestyle Officially Launches In North America

Apex Global Brands announced this week that Hi-Tec Lifestyle made its North American debut exclusively through Urban Outfitters. Following a successful European launch, the heritage-meets-streetwear inspired clothing brand is being sold exclusively online and in the U.S.-based retailer’s Herald Square location in New York City as of November 2019. The unisex capsule collection features nine […]

Urban Outfitters Q3 Profits Fall

Urban Outfitters Inc. reported earnings slumped 28.2 percent in the third quarter to $55.7 million, or 56 cents, missing Wall Street’s consensus estimate by a penny.

Adidas Launches Retail AR Experience With Eyecandylab

Eyecandylab , which specializes in creating interactive video-triggered augmented reality experiences, has developed a concept with Adidas that brings storytelling and immersive experience within a physical store to a new level. The project raises awareness of Adidas’ sustainably manufactured products made from recycled ocean plastic.

OIA Finds $2.6B Outdoor Industry Impact From Tariffs

The outdoor industry has been hit hard by a tax “avalanche” as new tariff data from Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) indicates that American outdoor businesses have paid an additional $2.6 billion in punitive tariffs over last year, as the trade war with China rages on with no definitive end in sight.

TJX Lifts Guidance On Q3 Beat

The TJX Companies Inc. raised its guidance for the year as both sales and earnings per share exceeded expectations in the third quarter. The report also shows that the store count for Sierra Trading has grown to 46 from 39 a year ago.

Hylete Postpones IPO

Hylete Inc., an online seller of fitness apparel and gear based in San Diego, said it has postponed its previously announced initial public offering. Hylete will continue to evaluate the timing for the proposed offering as market conditions develop.

October Retail Sales Grew 4.2 Percent

Retail sales in October increased 0.2 percent seasonally adjusted over September and were up 4.2 percent unadjusted year-over-year, the National Retail Federation said.