The Buckle, Inc. reported that comparable store net sales, for stores open at least one year, for the 4-week period ended April 29 decreased 10.2 percent from comparable store net sales for the 4-week period ended April 30, 2022.
Category: Footwear
Revolve Group Reports Lower Q1 Profits On Tighter Margins, Lower Sales
Revolve Group, Inc. reported net sales were $279.6 million in the first quarter, a year-over-year decrease of 1 percent against a very difficult prior-year comparison. Net income was $14.2 million, or 19 cents per diluted share, for the quarter, a year-over-year decrease of 37 percent.
Gildan Activewear Posts Sales And Profit Declines In Q1 But Reconfirms Outlook
Gildan Activewear Inc. said net sales for the first quarter ended April 2 were in line with expectations at $703 million, down 9 percent, versus prior-year quarter sales.
Private Investment Firm Acquires Good Feet Store Franchisee in Midwest
Exaltare Capital Management, LLC has acquired GF Midwest, Inc., one of the largest developers and operators of the Good Feet Store, operating 23 franchises across nine states. GF Midwest is headquartered in Milwaukee, WI.
Brooks Posts Strong Double-Digit Q1 Global Growth Despite EMEA Decline
Brooks Running carried momentum into the first quarter of 2023 with 20 percent year-over-year global revenue growth, including a record 32 percent increase in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region.
Farfetch Launches Reebok European Effort Through New NGG++ Division
Farfetch has commercially launched its European partnership with Reebok, following its deal announced in February 2022 with new Reebok owner Authentic Brands Group. The partnership is being managed by New Guards Group (NGG), a wholly-owned Farfetch company.
OR, Surf Expo Parent Sees Strong Double-Digit Revenue Growth In First Quarter
Emerald Holding, Inc., the owner and producer of the Outdoor Retailer and Surf Expo trade shows, reported that first quarter 2023 revenues were $122.3 million, an increase of 24.2 percent versus the first quarter 2022.
Skechers Appoints New Managing Director For UK And Ireland Market
Skechers promoted Richard Parker to managing director of the United Kingdom and Ireland. Former Managing Director, Peter Youell, transitioned into an advisor role on special and key international projects.
On Revises Regional Reporting Structure, Eliminates “Rest Of World” Region
Swiss performance sportswear brand On will update its reporting of net sales by geography. Specifically, the “Rest of World” region, which represented Middle East, Africa and Latin America in previous reporting, will no longer be reported as a geographic location.
Rocky Brands Posts Q1 Loss As Wholesale Sales Falter On Retail Inventory Issues
Rocky Brands, Inc. reported that first quarter net sales decreased 33.9 percent to $110.4 million compared with $167.0 million in the first quarter of 2022. Wholesale sales for the first quarter decreased 40.2 percent to $80.1 million. The company reported a first quarter net loss of $0.4 million, or a loss of 5 cents per diluted share.
Weyco Group Sees Sharp Uptick In Q1 Profits
Weyco Group Inc. reported earnings in the first quarter ended March 31 jumped 80 percent. Sales were up 6 percent as double-digit gains at its Florsheim dress brand offset flat year-over-year sales at its other footwear brands, including Bogs.
Big 5 Sees First-Quarter Earnings Decline, Forecasts Weak Q2
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp. reported a sharp decline in earnings in the first quarter ended April 1 on a 7.1 percent same-store decline with cold weather slowing the start of spring selling. Earnings came in line with guidance due to tight expense controls. Big 5 predicted another steep decline in the second quarter with comps expected to be down in the high single-digit range.
END. Names Chief Buying And Merchandising Officer
END., the Newcastle, London-based luxury, streetwear and sportswear retailer, hired Lea Cranfield, formerly at Yoox Net-A-Porter Group (YNAP), as chief buying and merchandising officer.
B. Riley Securities Adds Three Key Hires Covering Retail And Outdoor/Active Lifestyle
B. Riley Securities, a middle market investment bank and a subsidiary of B. Riley Financial, reported it made strategic hires across Consumer Industries.
Hyperice Names Nike Veteran To Head Marketing
Hyperice hired Andy Miguel, who spent nearly two decades with Nike, as head of marketing, leading its go-to-market global strategy, partnerships, digital marketing, retail activations, brand experiences, public relations, media, brand, and content strategy.
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