EXEC: Genesco CEO and CFO Share Journeys, Schuh and J&M Details from Q2
Although Q2 results were better than expected, the company continues to retain a cautious view and, as such, reiterated its most recent full-year EPS outlook of 60 cents to $1.00 per share. The soft guidance sent shares lower for the day.
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.
EXEC: American Outdoor Brands Stymied by Q1 Shooting Sports Weakness
New products reportedly “performed well” across several brands in both the Shooting Sports and Outdoor Lifestyle categories, helping to offset declines and deliver net sales in the quarter.
Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit Names Business Planning Director
Andrea Tetto began her career at Yamaha in 2022 as the Marine Business Planning Division manager, overseeing and transforming the Marine Business Planning functions with data-driven insights and direction to stakeholders across the marine segment.
BRP, Inc. Sees Revenues and Profits Tank in Fiscal Q2 Period
The parent company of the Ski-Doo, Sea-Doo and Lynx power sports brands reported consolidated revenues decreased by $936.1 million, or 33.7 percent, to $1.84 billion for the fiscal second quarter.
EXEC: Callaway and Topgolf Management Outline Separation Plan
The company said it expects to effect the separation by spinning off the Topgolf business to Topgolf Callaway Brands’ shareholders in a transaction that is intended to be tax-free for both the company and its shareholders for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
Helen of Troy Announces New $500M Share Repurchase Authorization
The repurchase program does not require purchasing any minimum number of shares and may be implemented, modified, suspended, or discontinued in whole or in part at any time without further notice.
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.
Kästle USA Appoints Steven Poulin as President and CEO
The Austrian ski brand, founded in 1924, said the timing of Poulin’s hire would accelerate growth as it introduces new categories.
Lands’ End Narrows Q2 Loss as Margins Improve Despite Sales Decline
The company reported that Gross Merchandise Value increased in the mid-single digits year-over-year for the quarter . Net revenue decreased to $317.2 million in Q2, compared to $323.3 million in fiscal Q2 2023.
EXEC: Dick’s SG Tempers Outlook for H2 on Concerns Over Consumer
The largest sporting goods retailer in the country, which just posted 4.9 percent comp growth in the first half of the year, also has concerns about the consumer. As many others have noted in their earnings calls, DKS is clearly seeing something at the store level.
