Macy’s Sees Continued Weakness in Comps; Posts Loss in Second Quarter
The retailer continues to beat Wall Street expectations as it manages through its downward trend. Consolidated comp store sales were down 8.2 percent on an owned basis and down 7.3 percent on an owned-plus-licensed basis.
VF Corp. Appoints Chief People Officer
VF Corporation hired Brent Hyder as chief people officer, effective September 5, reporting to president and CEO Bracken Darrell. He will also serve as a member of VF’s executive leadership team.
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.
Happy Socks Names New CEO
Happy Socks hired Alexander Meyer as chief executive officer. Most recently, he was chief customer officer at The Bay, the Canadian department store chain.
B2B Surplus Inventory Marketplace Raises $30 Million Series B Round
The company reported it has had a 500 percent increase in uploaded inventory in the last year, with a gross merchandise value (GMV) run rate increasing over 10x year-over-year and the team has doubled in size.
Australian Women’s Footwear Brand Opening U.S. Flagship Store
Frankie4 said it is amplifying its presence in North America with its U.S. flagship store location in Bellevue, WA opening in September, adding a permanent location after the success of its Bellevue Square pop-up shop this past April.
Digital Brands Group Announces 1-for-25 Reverse Stock Split
The company will effect a 1-for-25 reverse stock split of its common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, effective on August 22, 2023, at 12:01 a.m., EST, pursuant to the vote of its shareholders on August 21, 2023.
Tractor Supply Launches Open Buying Days
Tractor Supply said the Open Buying Days are open to individuals and businesses nationwide. The event seeks to uncover unique products that align with Tractor Supply’s purpose – to help customers as they live Life Out Here.
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.
Adidas Renews Partnership With Newcastle United
Adidas renewed its partnership with Newcastle United, the U.K. soccer club that competes in the Premier League, as its kit sponsor.
Columbia Sportswear Names SVP, Global Distribution Network
Columbia Sportswear Company hired Tom Gyles as SVP, global distribution network. He formerly worked for PVH and Gap, Inc.
Aerosoles, White Mountain Parent Acquires Hatch Collective
American Exchange Group, the parent of the Aerosoles and White Mountain footwear brands, moved into the beauty space by acquiring HatchCollective, the manufacturer of beauty and personal care brands.
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).
Study Names Top Product Placement Brands in Movies and TV
Nike, Adidas, Ray-Ban, Converse and Under Armour ranked as the top-five clothing and accessories brands featured as product placement in films, according to a recent study from U.K.-based Merchant Marine.
