Designer Brands Inc. said sales at its flagship DSW chain continue to benefit from a “narrower and deeper” buying approach that focuses on the chain’s top 50 brands. Roger Rawlins, CEO, also told analysts that other brands are stepping up to make up for the loss of Nike in athletic categories.
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Lululemon Hikes Outlook As Q1 Tops Guidance
Lululemon Athletica Inc. raised its earnings and sales guidance for the year after reporting first-quarter results that surpassed its expectations. Sales were up 32 percent in the first quarter with same-store sales ahead 24 percent.
Zumiez’s Sales Slump 21 Percent In First Quarter
Zumiez, Inc. reported sales fell 21 percent in the first quarter ended April 30 against tough year-ago comparisons but arrived at the high end of guidance. Earnings came in below guidance due to labor, shipping and logistics costs as well as a shift in the timing of marketing and training investments.
Rossignol Group To Open Canadian Headquarters
Rossignol Group will relocate its Canadian-based headquarters from Montreal to Bromont, QC next month.
SFIA Report: Bullish On Outdoor Industry’s Future
SFIA’s 2022 State of the Industry Report showed the sporting goods industry recorded a banner year in 2021 and the majority of survey participants are bullish on the industry’s future.
NSGA Adds New Board Members
The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) made two changes to its Board of Directors with the appointments of Troy M. Freeman of Winmark Corporation/Play It Again Sports and John Scipio of SV Sports. Their three-year terms took effect on June 1.
Dr. Martens Sales Climb 18 Percent In Fiscal Year
Dr. Martens reported revenue of £908.3 million ($1.13 bn) in its fiscal year ended March 31 against £773.0 million a year ago, representing a gain of 18 percent on a reported basis and 22 percent on a currency-neutral basis.
Foot Locker Appoints Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer
Foot Locker, Inc. has appointed Neil Bansal as Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer, effective immediately. He joins the company from Constellation Brands, where he was senior vice president, strategy, insights and analytics.
Sportsman’s Warehouse Fiscal Q1 Profits Contract as Comps Shrink 11.6 Percent
Sportsman’s Warehouse Holdings, Inc. reported that fiscal first-quarter net sales were $309.5 million for the 13-week period ended April 30, 2022, a decrease of 5.3 percent compared to the $327.0 million year-ago period. Adjusted diluted earnings per share were 5 cents compared to adjusted diluted earnings per share of 28 cents for the comparable 2021 quarter.
Camping World To Expand In Eleven Markets By End Of 2022
Camping World Holdings, Inc. announced plans for the continued expansion of its RV sales and service network through the completion of eleven new dealership locations in seven states by the end of 2022. This comes following the company’s acquisition of Richardson’s RV Centers in California announced last week.
Allbirds Expands Wholesale Distribution To Nordstrom
Nordstrom said it will start selling Allbirds in 14 select stores. In early May, Allbirds announced its first two retail partners— Public Lands, a banner of Dick’s Sporting Goods, in the U.S., and Zalando in Europe.
The Athlete’s Foot Owner Acquires Shoe City
Arklyz, the parent of The Athlete’s Foot (TAF), announced its acquisition of Shoe City, the Baltimore-based sneaker and streetwear lifestyle retail chain along with an online platform, ycmc.com.
EXEC: Athleta Expects To Moderate Growth In Near Term On Active Slowdown
Gap, Inc. said Athleta expects to deliver a mid-double-digit revenue CAGR (compound annual growth rate) over the next several years, but growth could slow over the next few quarters due to weakening in the active category.
BikeExchange CEO Resigns
BikeExchange Limited, based in Melbourne, Australia, said Mark Watkin has resigned as global CEO of BikeExchange, effective immediately.
Gap Slashes Outlook On Old Navy Challenges
Gap, Inc. significantly reduced its earnings guidance for the year due to ongoing challenges at Old Navy as well as broader macroeconomic pressures. In the first quarter ended April 30, same-store sales tumbled 22 percent at Old Navy while also sliding 11 percent at the Gap chain and 7 percent at Athleta.