The Buckle Inc. reported net income for the fiscal quarter ended November 2, 2019 rose 26.8 percent to $26.0 million, or 53 cents per share, from $20.5 million, or 42 cents, a year ago.
Category: Footwear

Foot Locker Tops Q3 Analyst Targets, Comps Climb 5.7 Percent
Foot Locker, Inc. reported earnings topped Wall Street’s consensus estimate in the third quarter as same-store sales ran up 5.7 percent. Said Dick Johnson, CEO, “We are pleased with our performance in the quarter, which reflects the success of our strategic focus on building even deeper connections with our customers and further strengthening relationships with our vendors.”

Goat Partners With The Brooklyn Nets
Goat, the sneaker reseller marketplace, has launched an official partnership with the Brooklyn Nets for the 2019-20 season that will include Goat-branded arrival paths for home and away teams, content, signage and more.
Toms Releases 2019 Impact Report
Toms released its 2019 impact report. The report provides a comprehensive overview of their giving, including 96.5 million lives impacted, since the brand was thirteen years ago
Stage Stores’ Comps Jump 17.4 Percent
Stage Stores Inc., which is converting many of its banners to the Gordmans off-price concept, cut its losses in the third quarter as same-store expanded 17.4 percent.

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.”
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.
Macy’s Reports Data Breach
Macy’s Inc. on Tuesday said customer data may have been stolen from its website over a roughly one-week period in October.
Channel Signal Report Reveals Common Issues Driving Runners’ Purchases
Channel Signal’s Runner-to-Runner Report reveals the top issues facing buyers of running footwear included shoelaces, out-of-the-box comfort and the ability to add a custom orthotic.

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.
New Balance Signs Dejounte Murray
New Balance has signed San Antonio Spurs guard Dejounte Murray to an endorsement deal with New Balance. Murray joins Kawhi Leonard of the Los Angeles Clippers and Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Darius Bazley.
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.

Kohl’s Cuts Annual Profit Guidance On Q3 Shortfall
Kohl’s Inc. reduced its earnings outlook for the year after reporting third-quarter earnings slumped 28 percent and came in below Wall Street’s targets. Same-store sales inched up 0.4 percent in the period.
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.
Eddie Bauer Signs Carla Perez And Angela Hawse To Guide And Athlete Team
Eddie Bauer announced the addition of two highly accomplished mountain guides, Angela Hawse and Carla Perez, to its world-class guide and athlete team.