Skechers Faces Activist Investor
Tremblant Capital Group, which owns 5.1 percent of Skechers, wrote to the company’s board Wednesday urging it to end its Skechers’ dual-class share structure, start an aggressive share buyback program, pay a dividend and improve its communication with investors, according to a regulatory filing.
The Buckle’s Comps Climb 36 Percent
The Buckle, Inc. announced that comparable store net sales, for stores open at least one year, for the 4-week period ended November 27, 2021 increased 36.0 percent from comparable store net sales for the 4-week period ended November 28, 2020.
PVH Corp. Sees Q3 Revenue Gain
PVH Corp. reported third-quarter revenue increased 10 percent to $2.33 billion compared to the prior-year period, despite worsening logistics disruptions in October, including significant U.S. port delays. Sales grew 12 percent for the Tommy Hilfiger brand and 22 percent for Calvin Klein.
Waypoint Outdoor Makes Hires
Waypoint Outdoor added several industry veterans to its team of sales reps.
Sparc To Run U.S. Reebok Operations For Authentic Brands Group
Authentic Brands Group (ABG) signed a long-term strategic partnership with Sparc Group to become the core licensee and operating partner for Reebok in the U.S. Sparc, a joint venture between ABG and Simon Property Group, operates Aéropostale, Brooks Brothers, Eddie Bauer, Forever 21, Lucky Brand and Nautica, among other brands.
SIA Data Shows Increase In Winter Outdoor Spending And Job Creation
Data released by Snowsports Industries America (SIA) shows that winter outdoor consumers are responsible for over $79 billion in spending and support 799,000 jobs.
Snipes To Acquire Jimmy Jazz
European lifestyle retailer Snipes is expanding its presence in the U.S. by acquiring U.S. sneaker chain Jimmy Jazz. The acquisition will approximately triple Snipes door count in the United States, as the retailer’s store network grows from just over 100 stores to almost 270.
NRF: Nearly 180 Million Shop Over Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend
According to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics, nearly 180 million Americans shopped during the five-day holiday shopping period from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday. The number of shoppers compares with 186.4 million shoppers in 2020 but exceeded the NRF’s initial expectations by over 21 million and is in line with the average of the last four years.
G-III Apparel’s Q3 Sales Climb 23 Percent
G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. lifted its guidance for the year after reporting earnings rose 68.8 percent in the third quarter ended October 31 on a 22.8 percent sales gain.
JD Sports Board Member Steps Down
JD Sports Fashion Plc announced that, after more than six years on the Board, Heather Jackson has stepped down from her position as a non-executive director. Mahbobeh Sabetnia has joined the board.
Adidas Partners With Brooklyn Nets
Adidas and the Brooklyn Nets announced they had formed a multi-year partnership central to connecting with kids through basketball.
Allbirds Q3 Revenues Jump 33 Percent
Allbirds, Inc., in its first quarterly report since going public, widened its loss in the quarter ended September 30 as sales rose 33 percent. Results were slightly above forecasts.
Skechers Creates ‘Our Planet Matters’ Sustainable Collection; Partners With The Nature Conservancy
Skechers announced it has created Our Planet Matters collection of sustainable men’s women’s and kids products using recycled materials. It also announced a partnership with The Nature Conservancy that includes a multi-year commitment, contributing a minimum of $800,000 to help the organization.
Adventure Cycling Association Appoints Executive Director
Jennifer O’Dell has been named Executive Director of Adventure Cycling Association as the organization prepares to invest in a new initiative for 2022.
Adobe: Cyber Monday Online Sales Drop 1.4 Percent
According to data released by Adobe Analytics, consumers spent a total of $10.7 billion on Cyber Monday, which is down 1.4 percent year-over-year; this marks the first time Cyber Monday has shown a decline in sales since Adobe began tracking the figure in 2012.
