Bobs from Skechers Launches Second Year of Paws for a Cause Design Scholarship
Paws for a Cause Design Scholarship returns for its second year with a panel of judges, including students Maki S. and Teeny N., who designed last year’s winning prints. Applications are being accepted now through October 31, 2024. The winners will be announced in early 2025.
Oksana Masters Wins Second Paralympic Gold in Paris
USA’s Oksana Masters defended her Tokyo gold medal in the women’s H4-5 individual time trial, beating the Netherlands’ Chantal Haenen by 6.24 seconds after trailing by over 20 seconds earlier in the race.
Puma Mixes Modern and Nostalgic References in Collab with Aries
The genderless collection includes statement graphics, experimental knitwear and double nylon pieces, paired with a crafted selection of accessories and footwear, including an Aries take on the Puma Mostro.
EXEC: VF Details Supreme Contribution to Corporate Picture
For the fiscal 2024 year-end, the Supreme discontinued operations accounted for $538.9 million of revenue, $324.9 million in gross profit, $109.9 million in operating income, and 13 cents per diluted share during VF’s 2024 fiscal year.
Wolverine Expands 2024 Roster to Include “Blue-Collar Crew”
Building on its partnership with University of Michigan football players, the boot brand has expanded its roster to include skilled trade professionals.
Journeys Parent Narrows Q2 Loss as Sales Tick Up; Raises FY Guidance
Genesco, Inc. now expects total sales to decrease 1 percent to 2 percent for the year, versus prior expectations for a total sales decrease of 2 percent to 3 percent.
Lotto Adds Kellyn Acosta to Roster; Launches Lifestyle Footwear at Dick’s
The Chicago Fire FC midfielder joins Lotto’s Athlete roster. Timed with the signing, parent company WHP Global launched the Lotto Leggenda lifestyle footwear collection with Dick’s Sporting Goods.
Foot Locker Commemorates 50th Anniversary with Limited-Edition Collection
Over the decades, Foot Locker has marked its influence on sneaker culture with milestones, including the exclusive launch of the Nike Air Max Plus in 1998, the Foot Locker Slam Fest from 1988 to 1996, and introduced signature sneakers for athletes with top brands.
Tilly’s Takes a Shifting Calendar Hit to Second Quarter Sales; Improves EPS Loss to Zero
The calendar shift impact of last year’s 53rd week in the retail calendar, which caused a portion of the back-to-school season’s sales volume to shift into the latter stages of the second quarter from the beginning of the third quarter last year.
Zumiez Gets Q2 Sales Lift From Year-over-Year Calendar Shift and Narrows Net Loss
The company experienced a noticeable acceleration in its sales trend as the second quarter unfolded, with July North America comparable sales increasing in the high-single digits and encouraged about prospects for growth over the remainder of fiscal 2024.
Cotopaxi Opens Store on Boston’s Newbury Street
Located in the heart of Newbury Street, the store was originally a 19th-century schoolhouse before retail.
Arc’teryx to Feature First ReGear Showroom in New Brand Store in NYC
The flagship store will sell new and pre-owned Arc’teryx apparel and gear, with one floor dedicated to its ReBird Service Center, offering product care and repair services.
Shoe Carnival Raises Guidance on Strong Back-to-School Results
Sales accelerated during the peak back-to-school season and continued through the month of August. The company achieved low-single digit comparable store sales growth for Fiscal August 2024, driven by growth of the Children’s and Athletics categories.
Macy’s, Inc. Announces Debt Tender Offer
Macy’s Retail Holdings, LLC, has commenced a cash tender offer to purchase up to an aggregate principal amount of certain of its outstanding notes for a combined aggregate purchase price of up to $220 million.
Buckle Sees August Comps Inch Up
Buckle, Inc. reported August comparable store net sales for the 4-week period ended August 31 inched up 1.7 percent from comparable store net sales for the year-ago August period.
