Puma Sees 17 Percent Currency-Neutral Growth In Q3
Puma reiterated its outlook for the year despite market volatility while reporting another quarterly record of sales and EBIT performance in the third quarter ending September 30. Sales in the third quarter grew 16.9 percent on a currency-adjusted basis, led by growth of 18.8 percent in the Americas region and 18.5 percent in EMEA.
Rossignol Group Hires Director Of Softgood Sales, U.S.
The Rossignol Group hired Meredith Riley as director of sales for its softgoods business unit in the U.S. market.
Skechers’s Q3 Falls Short Of EPS Guidance
Skechers USA, Inc. reported sales in the third quarter ended September 30 ran up 20.5 percent but earnings missed guidance amid margin pressures and foreign exchange currency headwinds. Guidance for the fourth quarter was also provided that was below Wall Street targets.
Adidas Ends Partnership With Kanye West
Adidas said on Tuesday that it is ending its partnership with Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, after the rapper made antisemitic remarks. Adidas said the move would have a short-term negative impact of up to ($246 million (€250 million) on net income in 2022 due to high seasonality in the fourth quarter.
Burlington Stores’ Debt Ratings Affirmed
S&P Global Ratings affirmed its debt ratings on Burlington Stores, Inc. despite the off-price retailer facing declining consumer discretionary spending among its core customer base while its value proposition, relative to traditional retailers, has narrowed amid industry-wide clearance activities.
NPD Group Report: U.S. Footwear Q3 Sales Flat
According to the NPD Group, in third quarter 2022, U.S. footwear sales revenue was flat at $10.8 billion versus Q3 2021. It further noted that gains in fashion footwear offset declines in performance footwear.
Former Nike COO Joins Jigx’s Board
Jigx, the mobile application development SaaS based in Seattle, WA, announced that Eric Sprunk, former Nike COO, has been appointed to its Board of Directors. Sprunk is also an investor in the brand.
StockX Names Head Of Brand Protection
StockX hired Paul Foley as head of brand protection reporting to its Chief Supply Chain Officer, Sean McCartney. Foley’s role is to spearhead the company’s efforts to deliver value to the consumer and protect the integrity of the StockX marketplace.
REI To Open Store In Laguna Hills, CA
REI Co-op will open a new store in Laguna Hills in fall 2023. This is the retailer’s 31st location in California and 12th in the Los Angeles market.
Lacoste Names Deputy CEO
Lacoste promoted Catherine Spindler to deputy chief executive officer. Spindle joined Lacoste as chief brand officer in 2019.
Recall: Salewa Alp Trainer 2 Mid GTX Hiking Boots
Salewa has recalled its men’s and women’s Alp Trainer 2 Mid GTX Hiking Boots manufactured before April 2022.
The North Face To Open 70-Plus Stores In North America
The North Face plans to open more than 70 stores in North America and up to 300 additional retail and partner locations globally over the next five years.
L.L.Bean Set To Open In Hudson, MA In November
L.L.Bean is opening a store at Hudson’s Highland Commons on November 4; this is the retailer’s ninth store in Massachusetts.
Rack Room Shoes Names Midwest/Tennessee Regional Manager
Rack Room Shoes has promoted Jennifer Scantland to Midwest/Tennessee regional manager.
Adidas Issues Profit Warning, Blames Ongoing China Weakness
Adidas announced preliminary results for the third quarter and reduced its full-year 2022 guidance. The company’s new outlook takes into account a further deterioration of traffic trends in Greater China as well as a significant inventory build-up as a result of lower consumer demand in major Western markets since the beginning of September, which is expected to lead to higher promotional activity during the remainder of 2022.
