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Lululemon Axes FY EPS Guidance Despite Q1 Beat
The company reported earnings and sales exceeded its guidance in the fiscal first quarter ended May 4, but still trimmed its EPS outlook for the year and provided guidance for the second quarter that was well below analysts’ consensus target.
The Buckle’s May Comps Jump on Double-Digit Women’s Growth
Buckle said men’s sales increased 1.0 percent with overall price points on the men’s side of the business up about 2.5 percent. Women’s sales jumped 17.5 percent with overall price points increasing about 4.0 percent.
Adidas Gets Debt Upgrade by S&P on Improving Performance
S&P Global Ratings raised its debt ratings on Adidas due to the brand’s stronger-than-expected deleveraging trend, mainly driven by the group’s sustained momentum in its underlying operating performance and cash flow generation improvements versus previous forecasts.
PVH Corp. Cuts Annual EPS Outlook
The parent of Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger reported a low-single-digit revenue gain in the first quarter and saw adjusted earnings exceed guidance, but earnings guidance for the year was reduced due to broader weakening sales trends.
Lands’ End Maintains FY Guidance as Management Repositions Business, Seeks Buyer
The company posted a low-single-digit increase in Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) for the fiscal first quarter when excluding divested categories that moved to licensees while also reporting a high-single-digit decline in net revenue for the period.
Duluth Holdings Widens Q1 Loss, Plans Further Restructuring Moves
The casual apparel and workwear brand widened its loss in the first quarter ended May 4 as sales dropped 12.0 percent. Returning CEO Stephanie Pugliese stated in a media release that she is conducting an “in-depth review” of the organization to simplify its operations, focusing on brand awareness, solution-based products, product innovation, and customer service.
Canada Goose Holdings Inc. to Pay $30 Million Over Vendor Contract Dispute
An arbitrator has awarded financial compensation to a former Canada Goose vendor in connection with a previously announced commercial dispute.
Costco May Comps Grow 6.0 Percent x-Gas; E-Commerce Up 12 Percent
Excluding gas, Costco’s same-store sales in the U.S. were up 5.5 percent in the U.S. and 6.0 percent overall. E-commerce sales advanced 12 percent.
Tilly’s Q1 Same-Store Sales Retreat 7 Percent
The surf & skate chain logged a slightly wider loss in the first quarter ended May 3 as same-store sales dropped 7.0 percent. The sales decline was smaller than in the fourth quarter, with further improvement seen so far in the second quarter.
Adidas to Pay Fine for Safety Violations at New York Warehouse
In the settlement with the U.S. Department of Labor, Adidas will pay $235,000 in penalties to resolve violations stemming from missing guardrails and unsafe ladders at a warehouse in upstate New York.
The North Face Hit with Cyber Attack
The company discovered a “small-scale” cyberattack in April of this year, and an unauthorized party may have stolen some personal information from its customers but not their financial information, which TNF processes through a third party.
Everyday California Opens Huntington Beach Location
The 2,200-square-foot shop is said to blend everything the brand is known for — epic water adventures, a laid-back atmosphere and sustainably made gear — into one retail spot steps from the sand.
Ahead Appoints Manager of Strategic Accounts
The headwear maker appointed Matt Ussery as manager of strategic account with responsibilities for managing top-tier clients. He most recently served as an outside sales repat Cutter & Buck, a fellow New Wave Group AB brand.
Authentic Adds Volcom and Spyder to Boardriders Japan Partnership
With the addition of Volcom and Spyder, Boardriders Japan (BRJ) now manages all retail, wholesale and e-commerce operations for eight of Authentic’s action and outdoor sports brands in Japan.
Paka to Transition into Outdoor Specialty; Adds Indie Sales Agencies
In preparation for its transition this fall from direct-to-consumer to driving growth through select outdoor specialty retailers, the company expanding its national sales team.
