Kohl’s Hikes Outlook As First-Quarter Results Far Exceed Expectations

Kohl’s Inc. significantly increased its earnings outlook for the year after reporting first-quarter results that came in well ahead of Wall Street’s targets. Said Michelle Gass, Kohl’s CEO, “We saw momentum build through the quarter, especially in our stores where we continue to elevate the experience.”

Shoe Carnival Sees Record First Quarter Profits

Shoe Carnival Inc. reported earnings in the quarter ended January 30 came in significantly higher than Wall Street’s targets as sales more than doubled against a pandemic-depressed year-ago period. Comparable store sales increased of 125.8 percent and an all-time high store conversion rate was achieved.

TJX’s Q1 Results Beat Wall Street Expectations

TJX Cos. reported earnings and sales came in well ahead of year-ago pandemic-impacted levels and easily topped Wall Street targets. TJX’s report also indicated that Sierra Trading had 52 locations open at the close of the quarter, up from 48 a year ago.

Arizona’s First Scheels To Open Fall 2023 In Chandler

Scheels announced plans to bring its first location to Arizona, opening Fall of 2023 in Chandler. The shopping destination is planned for the Chandler Fashion Center after a full renovation and expansion of a vacant building, and will feature 220,000 square feet of retail space.

USTA Announces ‘Growing the Game’ Grants

The USTA (United States Tennis Association) announced the next phase of its funding to continue building the sport of tennis. The additional funding, with the support and services of the USTA and the 17 USTA sections amounted to a total of $50 million infused into the tennis economy by the sport’s national governing body.

Icon Source Closes $1.6 Million Funding Round

Icon Source closed a $1.6 million seed round. The funding will support the company’s expansion as it adds to its sales team, improves its digital platform and prepares to facilitate deals for college athletes on July 1, 2021.

The Running Event Partners With Running USA

The Running Event (TRE) announced a partnership with Running USA to develop and implement conference programming for race directors at the event taking place November 30 to December 2, 2021 in Austin, TX.

Fila USA’s Q1 Sales Climb 25 Percent

Korea-based Fila Holdings reported Fila USA’s sales climbed 24.6 percent in the first quarter. Companywide sales rose 25.1 percent in the quarter and earnings more than doubled.

Run Show Boston Adds To Speaker Line-Up

The inaugural Run Show USA event, scheduled January 29-30, 2022,at Boston’s Hynes Convention Center, added Joe De Sena, Dave McGillivray and Chris Kostman to its roster of speakers.