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CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor Reveals April Easter/Spring Break Boost

Growth in the Clothing, Footwear and Accessories store sector accelerated from the March trend, and the sector that includes Sporting Goods stores was up 9.2 percent y/y unadjusted in April after a strong 6.6 percent y/y gain in March.

HanesBrands Reiterates FY Outlook as Q1 Tops Targets

After reporting better-than-expected first-quarter results, HanesBrands Inc. reiterated its full-year 2025 guidance, which includes its expected impacts from U.S. tariffs. U.S. sales decreased 1 percent while international sales slid 2 percent but gained 4 percent on a constant-currency basis

Coleman, Marmot Parent’s Debt Ratings Downgraded By S&P

S&P Global Ratings lowered the debt ratings of Newell Brands Inc., parent of Coleman, Marmot, Ex Officio, Stearns, Bubba and Contigo and other consumer brands, due to the company’s exposure to weakening discretionary demand for its products and incremental costs from announced tariffs.

Golden Goose Initiates Bond Sale to Refinance Debt

The luxury Italian sneaker maker plans to sell €480 million ($543 million) of bonds to refinance debt, with the option to buy the notes back should it successfully revive plans for an initial public offering over the next year,

ThredUp Lifts Guidance on Q1 Beat

The resale platform raised its targets for sales and earnings for the year after reporting first-quarter results that topped estimates. Sales grew 10 percent in the first quarter.