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Puma Makes Leadership Appointments in Europe
Puma has appointed Javier Ortega as general manager Europe, effective September 1. Esteve Planas will succeed Ortega as area general manager for Southern Europe.
Christy Sports Rebrands Sturtevant’s SkiBonkers to Powder Daze; Unifies Offerings
The decision to rebrand the Sturtevant’s sales event to Powder Daze is an effort by the retailer to amplify its legacy so customers across the country can participate in the sale.
Wolverine World Wide’s Debt Ratings Lowered by S&P
S&P Global Ratings reduced the debt ratings of Wolverine World Wide, Inc. as the footwear manufacturer continues to underperform its expectations with “tough industry headwinds to continue to pressure the company’s operating performance at least over the next several quarters.”
Urban Outfitters Profit Jumps 75 Percent in Second Quarter
Profits at Urban Outfitters, Inc. surged 75.0 percent in the second quarter ended July 31 as sales grew 7.5 percent and margins benefited from higher initial markups and lower markdowns.
Foot Locker, Inc. Posts Q2 Loss, Cuts Outlook as Sales Fall and Margins Contract
The retailer is pausing its cash dividend payments in the fall after reporting sharp Q2 declines in total sales and comp sales, a loss in GAAP net income, slimmer margins, and a business that reportedly softened further in July.
Kohl’s Q2 Earnings Fall on 5 Percent Comp Decline
Kohl’s reported profits in the second quarter dropped 54.1 year-over-year as same-store sales declined 5.0 percent. Earnings were ahead of analysts’ estimates with the benefit of tight expense and inventory controls and continued growth at its in-store Sephora shops. Guidance was reiterated for the year.
Dick’s SG Lays Off Corporate Staff to Streamline Cost Structure
A source told Bloomberg News that Dick’s had laid off 250 corporate employees as part of the plan. Retail staff were not impacted.
Sunday Afternoons Appoints New CEO
Patrick Mahaffey joins the family-owned brand with extensive sales, operations and leadership experience. Most recently, Mahaffey held the position of president at Good Life, Inc. He replaces outgoing CEO Sarah Sameh.
Academy Sports + Outdoors to Open First Indianapolis Store
The approximately 75,000-square-foot store will sell a wide assortment of sports and outdoors merchandise. The retailer will host a grand opening from August 25-27.
Citi Trends Posts Q2 Loss on 5.3 Percent Comp Decline
Citi Trends reported a wider loss in the second quarter year-over-year as same-store sales fell 5.3 percent. The urban fashion discount chain noted that the quarter marked significant sequential same-store sales improvement from the first quarter while reiterating guidance for the year.
Macy’s Rolls Out Four New Small Format Stores Across West and Northeast
The move marks the first expansion of its small-format locations into the Northeast and Western regions of the U.S., with openings in Boston, Las Vegas and San Diego.
Dick’s SG Axes Outlook on Q2 Profit Shortfall, Blames Inventory Shrink
Dick’s Sporting Goods delivered 1.8 percent same-store growth in the second quarter but profits fell well below Wall Street targets due in large part to shrink. The retailer slashed its earnings outlook for the year on the Q2 shortfall and expected margin pressure in the second half and launched a business optimization program that reportedly includes the layoff of 250 corporate employees.
Macy’s Sees Continued Weakness in Comps; Posts Loss in Second Quarter
The retailer continues to beat Wall Street expectations as it manages through its downward trend. Consolidated comp store sales were down 8.2 percent on an owned basis and down 7.3 percent on an owned-plus-licensed basis.
VF Corp. Appoints Chief People Officer
VF Corporation hired Brent Hyder as chief people officer, effective September 5, reporting to president and CEO Bracken Darrell. He will also serve as a member of VF’s executive leadership team.
Fanatics Partners with Home Shopping Network
Fanatics announced it entered a partnership agreement with the Home Shopping Network (HSN) to sell its fan apparel through HSN across all sports, styles and sizes of league and team merchandise it manufactures.
