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Retail Giant Pou Sheng Sees Sharp 2022 Profit Decline On Pandemic Woes

Pou Sheng International (Holdings) Limited warned that it expects to record a 20 percent decline in revenues to approximately RMB18.6 billion for the year ended December 31. The resulting profit is attributable to owners of the Chinese mega-retailer and is forecasted to fall approximately 75 percent to approximately RMB89 million for the year compared to the 2021 financial year.

Berkshire Hathaway’s Apparel And Footwear Sales Slide 4.5 Percent In 2022

Berkshire Hathaway Corp.’s sales across its apparel and footwear businesses slid 4.5 percent in 2022 compared to 2021 due to inventory reduction efforts in the mass channel, according to the holding company’s annual report. The businesses include Fruit of the Loom, Russell, Spalding, Garan, H.H. Brown Shoe Group, and Brooks Sports.

Zalando To Eliminate “Hundreds” Of Jobs

German online fashion retailer Zalando said in an e-mail to employees that it plans to cut hundreds of jobs to help it confront a “more challenging” economic environment after years of rapid growth.

Steve Madden Posts Sharp Drop In Q4 Wholesale Revenues

Steve Madden’s fourth quarter 2022 revenue decreased 18.6 percent to $470.6 million in the period ended December 31, compared to $578.5 million in the prior-year comparable period. Revenue for the wholesale business was $308.8 million, a 24.8 percent decrease.