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EXEC: On the Call with Foot Locker Execs Talking Q2 Business Trends, Weaker Future Outlook
Foot Locker’s sales trends continue to be a real problem child as total sales and comps both registered high-single-digit declines for the quarter ended July 29. Much of the sales decline came from Champs which comped down in strong double-digits in the quarter on repositioning pain.
EXEC: Kohl’s Finds Active Category Continues “Soft” in Second Quarter
On Kohl’s second-quarter analyst call, Tom Kingsbury, CEO, said the overall active category remained “soft” for the retailer in the second quarter, but outdoor and golf trends were encouraging and Nike, Under Armour and Eddie Bauer showed strength.
EXEC: Anta Sports Gets Fila Lift in H1 as Sales Growth, Op Profit Margins Jump
The company, which runs retail stores in China for the Anta brand, Fila, Descente, Kolon Sport, and Amer Sports, reported that Fila brand retail sales posted 13.5 percent year-over-year growth in the first half.
EXEC: Under Armour to Return to Macy’s Locations
Macy’s reported that select Under Armour men’s product will be available in 150 stores and online, beginning in February 2024, building on the return of Nike apparel to the department store operator.
EXEC: Xtep Intl Posts Double-Digit H1 Increase Despite Slowing China Growth
The company, which operates retail stores in China for K-Swiss, Palladium, Merrell, and Saucony, in addition to Xtep brand stores, reported that retail sell-through growth in the first half increased nearly 15 percent.
EXEC: Dick’s CEO Talks Q2 EPS Miss, Inventory Woes, Retail Theft and Staff Cuts
Shares of Dick’s shaved about a quarter of their value on Tuesday after America’s largest sporting goods chain reported a second-quarter profit shortfall and slashed its earning guidance for the year due to promotions required to clear inventories, particularly in the outdoor category, and higher-than-expected shrink.
EXEC: Parent of Craft, Cutter & Buck and Tenson AB Sees Q2 Profit Dip as Sales Grow
Based in Kungälv, Sweden, New Wave Group owns a number of apparel brands, including Craft, Cutter & Buck, Ahead, Orrefors and Kosta Boda and recently acquired the Swedish outdoor and lifestyle company Tenson AB.
EXEC: Active Lifestyle Vendors Weather Challenging Second Quarter
Columbia Sportswear, Wolverine Worldwide, VF Corp. and Hanesbrands were among vendors in the active lifestyle space downwardly adjusting their guidance for the year in reporting Q2 results in the face of an increasingly promotional marketplace. However, more vendors than not were able to surprise on the upside.
EXEC: Retail Market Inventory Woes Create New Opportunities for Off-Price
While the industry headlines have been talking about inventory overhang, liquidations, higher promotions, and coining the term “de-stocking,” the floors at TJ Maxx, Marshall’s and Ross Stores did not swell to the levels that many expected. That wait is now over, and it’s global.
EXEC: Vipshop Sees Q2 Earnings Jump as Key Site Metrics Point Higher
The online discount retailer for brands in China, including many U.S. active lifestyle brands, reported total net revenues for Q2 increased 13.6 percent year-over-year to RMB27.9 billion (US$3.8 billion).
EXEC: Super Retail Group Posts Solid Year But H2 Trends Cut Into H1 Gains
Sales for fiscal 2023 rose 7 percent to A$3.80 billion. Adjusted for the 53rd week in fiscal 2022, sales were up 9 percent for the year. Comp-store sales were up 8 percent for the 12-month period ended June 30.
EXEC: Footwear Manufacturer Bucks Negative Athletic Trends in H1
Stella International reported that a larger contribution from new customers in the athleisure, luxury and high-end fashion categories helped boost H1 gross margins and operating profit.
EXEC: Walmart’s Robust Q2 Delivers Upbeat Signal for Retail’s Recovery
Walmart, Inc. lifted its outlook for the year after reporting second-quarter results that handily topped guidance due to strength in the grocery but also a better-than-expected performance in general merchandise. The strong results were a relief for the retail sector following sluggish sales reports from Target and Home Depot although Walmart’s CEO Doug McMillon told analysts household budgets remain under pressure.
BofA Upgrades Adidas To Buy, Lifts Price Targets for Dick’s and Academy
Bank of America Corp. (BOFA) upgraded Adidas to “Buy” due to its progress in improving margins while lifting its price target on Dick’s Sporting Goods and Academy Sports on improving sales trends.
EXEC: 361 Degrees Gets Lift from Kids in H1 Growth
The 361° Kids business, a major initiative for the company in China, grew 33.4 percent year-over-year and now accounted for approximately 21.1 percent of the Group’s total H1 revenue.
