AGM Global Vision Opens Distribution Center In Texas

AGM Global Vision, based in Springerville, AZ, is opening a distribution center in Grand Prairie, TX. Due to growth in the thermal and night vision category, plans were discussed to open a larger more industry-central location earlier this year.

Canada Goose Appoints President, China

Canada Goose announced it had hired Larry Li as president, China, effective immediately. Most recently, LI was managing director, China at Dunhill, part of the Richemont Group.

Dick’s Sporting Goods Boosts 2022 Outlook As Q2 Tops Analyst Targets

Dick’s Sporting Goods reported second-quarter earnings and revenue that topped Wall Street estimates. The retailer raised its full-year EPS guidance and also increased the low end of its full-year comparable store sales guidance. Ed Stack, executive chairman, said in a statement, “The state of our industry is strong, and we remain in a great lane.”

Wolverine World Wide’s Debt Ratings Lowered

Moody’s Investors Service downgraded Wolverine World Wide, Inc.’s debt ratings. The downgrade reflects Wolverine’s elevated leverage compared to Moody’s original expectations and similarly rated peers and risks to the pace of deleveraging given macroeconomic, foreign currency, supply chain pressures, and the more promotional retail environment.

U.S. Retail Spending Shows Slight Gain In July

As calculated by the National Retail Federation, core retail sales rose in July even as overall sales reported by the U.S. Census Bureau remained flat on a monthly basis, and both calculations showed strong year-over-year gains as consumers continued to shop despite high inflation respectively, the NRF said.

Kohl’s Slashes Guidance On Planned Inventory Reduction

Kohl’s, Inc. cut its full-year forecast due to plans to increase promotional activity to reduce inventory levels. The department store chain reported second-quarter results slightly ahead of expectations but indicated a weakening economy and high inflation are weighing on sales growth.

Moody’s Affirms Newell Brands’ Debt Ratings

Moody’s Investors Service affirmed Newell Brands, Inc.’s debt ratings. The affirmation reflects Newell’s large-scale and good operating performance from sustained organic growth and operating profit margins despite the current inflationary period.