NRF Chief Economist Sees Strong Q3 Results Boding Well for Holiday Retail Season
Many consumers started shopping earlier because a late Thanksgiving left five fewer shopping days before Christmas than in 2023. Based on data that the National Retail Federation has seen so far, conditions are shaping up for a successful holiday retail season.
NRF Report: 2024 Retail Returns to Total $890 Billion
Improving the returns experience and reducing the return rate are two essential elements for businesses in achieving their 2025 goals.
St Croix Rod Promotes Teach and Johnson to Executive Leadership Team
The company promoted Ryan Teach, formerly product and brand manager, to the newly created role of VP of Innovation. Former National Sales Manager Dan Johnston has been appointed director of sales.
Zumiez Swings to Q3 Profit on 7.5 Percent Comps Gain; Offers Strong Q4 Guide
Net sales for the fiscal third quarter increased 2.9 percent to $222.5 million but the company noted that the shift in the retail calendar had a negative impact on Q3 results, decreasing net sales growth by approximately 510 basis points.
Castore Hires Commercial Operations Leader
Danny Downs brings 15 years of experience at Fanatics International, where he was head of commercial development and the company’s first GM, including international operations for its e-commerce business.
J.Crew Group Hires CMO for J. Crew Brand
For nearly a year, J.Crew and its sister brand Madewell, also owned by the J.Crew Group, have operated without a CMO—Derek Yarbrough, former executive vice president and CMO of both brands, left in January 2024. The Group did not disclose if it would hire a CMO for the Madewell business.
Journeys Parent Genesco, Inc. Ups Guidance on Strong Q4, Nice Start to Q4
For the full year, the parent of Journeys, Schuh and Johnston & Murphy now expects total sales to be down 1 percent to flat compared to Fiscal 2024 versus prior expectations for a total sales decrease of 1 percent to 2 percent.
Tilly’s, Inc. Beats on Q3 Sales Estimate But Lowers Guidance on Tough Q4 Start
On a shifted basis, lining up the timing of this year’s Thanksgiving holiday with last year’s, total comparable net sales through December 3, decreased by 9.6 percent relative to the comparable period of last year ended November 28, 2023.
EXEC: American Outdoor Brands Execs More Bullish on Future After Retail Line Reviews
The company is betting big on recent positive pre-line meetings and is bullish enough to not only raise guidance for fiscal 2025 ending April 2025, but also lay out solid top-line numbers for fiscal 2026.
EXEC: Sports Direct Parent Fraser Group Cuts FY Guidance on Consumer Headwinds
The UK-based parent of the Sports Direct, Flannels, Jack Wills, House of Fraser, and Gieves and Hawkes retail brands saw shares fall over 10 percent on the LSE after the global sports and lifestyle retail giant issued a profit warning for the full-year.
EXEC: Revelyst to Directly Oversee Giro and Bell Sales and Distribution in UK
Revelyst said UK retailers and customers can expect exciting developments in the coming months, including the launch of refreshed e-commerce platforms for both Giro and Bell, expanded community initiatives, and events designed to celebrate and support the UK cycling, snow and powersports communities.
Segway to Sell E-Bikes Through IBDs and EBDs; Hires Bike Specialty-Focused Team
Heather Henderson is the company’s senior brand manager, and Sophie Eaton is the sales operations director. Christopher Rubin is the U.S. inside sales manager. U.S. RSMs include Gavin Hayes, Chandler Head, Paul Middleton, David Bell, and CJ Bradbury.
Merrell Appoints Chief Product Officer
Most recently, Noreen Naroo-Pucci was the CPO at Mizzen+Main, a young menswear brand. Her career includes working as the SVP of design, menswear, North America for Calvin Klein, and eleven years at Under Armour as senior creative director and VP of Global Design Engine.
Lands’ End, Inc. Posts Q3 Adjusted Net Profit Despite Sales Declines Across Segments
Third quarter net revenue decreased to $318.6 million for the period ended November 1. Excluding the impact of transitioning kids and footwear products to licensing arrangements, net revenue increased in the low-single digits year-over-year.
Denver to the Slopes: Winter Park Express Expands for 2025
The Winter Park Express, operated by Amtrak, announced, in cooperation with the State of Colorado and the Colorado Department of Transportation, that it will kick off the 2025 winter season with expanded service from Denver’s Union Station.
