Net revenue decreased 7.8 percent for the first quarter to $285.5 million. Global eCommerce Net revenue was $195.5 million, a decrease of 3.7 percent year-over-year. Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) increased by low single digits compared to the first quarter of 2023.
Category: Outdoor
G-III Apparel Invests in Iberian Agent for DKNY, Donna Karan and Karl Lagerfeld
The move is said to accelerate the international expansion of G-III’s owned brands through a partnership with All We Wear Group (AWWG), for an ownership stake of approximately 12 percent.
Thor Industries Sees Sales Declines Moderate in Fiscal Third Quarter
Independent dealers reportedly experienced increased retail activity during the spring selling season, but conversion to sales was said to remain difficult in light of the economic pressures on retail buyers.
EXEC: Sportsman’s Warehouse to Focus More on “Warehouse” and Value Moving Forward
The hunting, fishing, camping and shooting specialty retailer is embracing part of its name in a more profound way as 2024 progresses, promising to focus more on the “Warehouse” part of the name to provide more value for cash-strapped outdoor sports enthusiasts
Sportsman’s Warehouse Suffers Another Quarter with DD Comp Sales Declines
Same-store sales decreased 13.5 percent during the first quarter, on top of a 17.8 percent comp sale decline in the year-ago first quarter period.
EXEC: DBI Gets Q1 Lift from Topo and Keds While Dress and Seasonal Drag on Retail
DBI also acquired Rubino, a profitable Canadian footwear retailer operating nearly 30 stores, specifically serving the Province of Quebec. Quebec represents nearly one-quarter of Canada’s population, but DBI had no existing presence. Rubino did CN$47 million in 2023.
Skechers Surpasses $11 Million in Animal Welfare Donations
The company’s philanthropic brand, Bobs , celebrates the milestone with a month-long series of events to save and support animals in need. Since 2015, the brand’s contributions have saved and helped over two million shelter pets.
Report: Top 10 Best Places to Camp in the U.S. in 2024
The list provides a variety of camping options from grasslands, forest, mountain, bay, valley, springs, canyon, park, lake, and elkamp (portmanteau for elevated camping) with rates from free to $300/night.
NSGA Appoints New Member to Board; Gordon Geiger Takes Over as Chairman
Justin Miller started his three-year term on the Board and Gordon Geiger began his three-year term as Board Chairman on June 1. Miller is the president of Scholastic Sports Sales,
EXEC: Salomon Opens Two New Stores in Paris Ahead of the Olympics
The first Salomon Sportstyle brand store opened in Paris’ Le Marais neighborhood, joining its recently reported, newly opened Champs-Élysées flagship location.
NRF: Consumers Remain ‘Willing to Spend’ Despite Considerable Economic Headwinds
While the growth rate of consumer spending has begun to ease, owing to slower job and wage gains, higher interest and tighter credit, “consumers clearly remain willing to spend.”
Detroit Bikes Brand Reenergized in New Company Launch
Beacon Manufacturing will reportedly be led by bike industry veteran Gary Thornton, who will serve as CEO and as the president of Detroit Bikes.
DSW Parent’s First Quarter Earnings Tank as Retail Side Looks to Restore Growth
First quarter net sales increased 0.6 percent year-over-year to $746.6 million. Total comparable sales decreased by 2.5 percent in the first quarter on top of a 10.4 percent decline in the year-ago Q1 period.
Camping World Sets Succession Plan for Company President and CFO
Company President Brent Moody and CFO Karin Bell will resign effective July 1. On that date, Principal Operating Officer Matthew Wagner will be appointed president, and Principal Accounting Officer Tom Kirn will be appointed CFO.
Big Agnes Launches Multi-Language European Website
Big Agnes launched a dedicated website for its European customers, building the launch last year of its Canadian website to engage with a global audience.
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