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Skechers Posts Double-Digit Q4 Sales Growth

Skechers U.S.A. Inc. reported a modest gain in earnings in the fourth quarter ended December 31 on an adjusted basis as sales grew 13.5 percent. Both earnings and sales exceeded Wall Street’s estimates and Skechers predicted growth in the range of 4 percent to 8 percent for the current year.

Black Diamond Equipment Appoints New Brand President

Black Diamond, Equipment, Ltd., a subsidiary of Clarus Corp., appointed Neil Fiske as brand president. Fiske is responsible for “accelerating growth and increasing profitability by capitalizing on attractive expansion opportunities across various categories, channels and regions.”

Canada Goose Cuts Outlook On Weaker China, North America

Canada Goose Holdings Inc. reported earnings and sales came in below guidance in the fiscal third quarter ended January 1 and lowered its outlook for the year due to worse-than-expected COVID-19 related disruptions in Mainland China and slowing momentum in North America.

Costco January Comps Fall 15.4 Percent

Costco Wholesale Corporation reported net sales of $16.84 billion for the retail month of January, the four weeks ended January 29, 2023, an increase of 6.9 percent from $15.76 billion last year.