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Lands’ End Posts Wider Net Loss in Fiscal 2023 on Impairment Charges, Lower Sales
Fiscal fourth quarter revenues declined 2.8 percent to $514.9 million for the three-month period ended February 2. Global e-commerce net revenue was $1.0 billion, a decrease of 7.1 percent, due in part to Lands’ End Japan closure. U.S. e-commerce net revenue decreased 2.7 percent.
Pure Hockey to Open Store in Laguna Hills, CA
This will be the retailer’s fourth store in California, which also has locations in Anaheim, San Jose and San Marcos.
L Catterton Makes Significant Investment in Off-Road, Off-Grid Vehicles
Founded in 2018, Storyteller Overland manufactures Class B RV and expedition vehicles. In addition to selling its vehicles at over 40 dealers in the U.S., it also offers adventure gear, accessories and technology for the outdoor lifestyle enthusiast.
Vista Outdoor Confirms Receipt of Revised Indication of Interest from MNC Capital
Vista Outdoor’s Board still needs to determine the revised MNC Indication within the framework contemplated by the existing merger agreement with Czechoslovak Group a.s.
Canada Goose Cutting 17 Percent of Corporate Jobs, Shifting Leadership Roles
Carrie Baker, president, brand and commercial, will expand her role to oversee design. Beth Clymer, president of finance, strategy and administration will add operations to her responsibilities. Daniel Binder, chief transformation officer, will now oversee global stores. COO John Moran has left the company.
Academy Sports + Outdoors Begins 2024 Store Expansion in Raleigh and Indy
The full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer will open 15 to 17 new stores in its fiscal 2024 year, starting with two new stores in the first quarter in Knightdale, NC and Greenwood, IN.
Perfect Moment Ltd. Posts Lower Fiscal Q3 Sales, Profits as Deliveries Pulled Forward
The sales decrease was said to be primarily due a substantial amount of wholesale revenue that historically was recorded in Q3 was instead accelerated into Q2 due to certain earlier-than-planned customer shipments.
Rhone Appoints Two New Board Members; will Launch First Women’s Collection in May
Bolsters its leadership team with the appointment of Athleta and CorePower Yoga veteran Tess Roering and ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro.
Rally House Expands to 16 stores in Philly; Adds Storefront in Texas
Rally House opened a store at the Gloucester Premium Outlets in Philadelphia and one in Cedar Hill, TX.
Nike Names Minimalist Designer Tim Hamilton as Global VP of Design
Hamilton brings over 26 years of design experience to the role including working on large-scale collabs, and has reportedly built a reputation in the industry for “technical craftsmanship and modern minimalism while reflecting subtle shifts in youth culture.”
Capstone Partners Releases Annual Consumer M&A Report
Personal consumption spending on services increased 7.4 percent YoY, over double the growth experienced by goods spending, the widest differential of services spending growth versus goods spending growth since 2009.
The Buckle Sees Chief Merchant for Women’s Business Depart Company
Kelli Molczyk stepped down as SVP of women’s merchandising and left the company to pursue other opportunities, effective immediately.
Topgolf Callaway Completes Debt Repricing
The company said it lowered its annual interest expense while maintaining the financial flexibility and liquidity needed to fund the continued growth of the business.
Nike Inc. Gets Wholesale Lift in Fiscal Q3 to Post Earnings Beat
Revenues for the Nike Brand were $11.9 billion, up 2 percent on a reported and currency-neutral basis, as currency-neutral growth in North America, Greater China and APLA was said to be offset by declines in EMEA.
Lululemon Posted Strong Q4 Results but Guides to Slower Q1 Growth
The company’s net revenue increased 16 percent to $3.2 billion in Q4 and grew 12 percent in comparable sales terms. Diluted earnings per share were $5.29 in Q4 2023 compared to 94 cents per share in the fourth quarter of 2022.
