The parent of TJ Maxx and Marshalls said it is well-positioned to take advantage of the outstanding availability of quality, branded merchandise in the marketplace and flow fresh goods this spring. TJX had 95 Sierra stores at year-end 2023.
Category: Outdoor
Urban Outfitters Hits Trifecta in Q4, Full Year as Sales, Margins and EPS All Pop
The parent to the Anthropologie, Free People, FP Movement, Urban Outfitters, and Nuuly brands reported total company net sales for fiscal Q4 increased 7.3 percent to a record $1.49 billion.
Swrve Apparel Calling It Quits After 20 Years
Founders Muriel Bartol and Matt Rolletta, who started the LA-based brand in 2005, said the move comes as the industry landscape continues to change.
Frog Bikes Taps U.S. Distributor to Expand Availability of Premium Kids Bikes
The company said the alliance with GB Sport Distributors marks a significant milestone in Frog Bikes’ mission to empower young riders and make cycling more accessible to families across America.
Kontoor Brands Q4 Revenues Slide 8 Percent on Weak Wholesale Shipments
Revenue decreases at the parent of the Lee and Wrangler denim brands were said to be primarily driven by retailer inventory management actions in the U.S., partially offset by gains in digital wholesale, China and direct-to-consumer.
Kontoor Brands Appoints New Director to Board
Mary Campbell was elected to Kontoor’s Board of Directors effective immediately, increasing the size from seven to eight directors.
EXEC: Big 5 CEO Talks Efforts to Offset One-Two Punch from Weather and Economy
The Apparel category was down approximately 30 percent year-over-year in the fourth quarter. The Footwear category was down approximately 17 percent and the Hardgoods category was down approximately 11 percent for the period.
Big 5 SG Posts Q4 Loss on Sharp Decline in Same-Store Sales
For the fiscal 2024 first quarter, BGFV expects same-store sales to decrease in the low double-digit range compared to the fiscal 2023 first quarter.
Report: Half of Camping Property Owners Added Campsites in 2023
The Dyrt reported that the addition of new campsites was spurred, in part, by results from the previous year’s report, when 58.4 percent of campers reported difficulty booking a site because a campground was sold out.
Primus Taps Silva Distributor and Sales Reps for Canada Expansion
Rock Gear Distribution, the exclusive Canadian distributor for Primus-Silva Sweden AB, has reached new agreements with its existing Silva sales agencies to now represent Primus as well.
Macy’s Inc. Swings to Q4 Loss on $1 Billion Charge for New Plan, Store Closures
Included within the charge is a roughly $950 million non-cash asset impairment charge, primarily related to the approximately 150 locations planned for closure and the remaining associated with corporate assets.
MidwayUSA Hires Merchandising Manager, Gunsmithing
Family-owned and operated since 1977, Midway USA hired Ken Nichols as merchandising manager, gunsmithing. He has an extensive background in firearm accessories within internet retail.
Macy’s, Inc. to Shutter 150 Macy’s Doors, Boost Investment and Door Count in Luxury
As part of the strategy, approximately 15 Bloomingdale’s nameplate stores, 30 new Bluemercury stores and roughly 30 Bluemercury remodels are anticipated to open in new and existing markets over the next three years.
Moncler CEO To Retain 16 Percent Stake in Holding Company
Moncler SpA’s shareholders are cooperatively exiting from its investment in holding company, Double R, to make the company “more accessible” to potential bidders.
Browning Adds Lightweight Basin Series Camp Furniture to Line
The Browning Basin Table and Chair were developed for outdoor adventurers and campers who favor a small, lightweight camping footprint and portable outdoor furniture.
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