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Shoe Carnival Lifts Earnings Outlook On Q1 Beat
Shoe Carnival Inc. reported earnings and sales declined in the first quarter against challenging year-ago comparisons but were well above the pre-pandemic 2019 first quarter and topped Wall Street targets. The off-priced retailer raised its EPS guidance for the year.
NSGA Sports Participation Report Shows Rebound From COVID-19 In Some Areas
Relaxed COVID-19 restrictions, which gave people the ability to return to some of their traditional activities in 2021, was reflected in the 10 segments tracked for the 2022 edition of the National Sporting Goods Association’s (NSGA) Sports Participation in the U.S. report.
Nike Ends Sponsorship Of Spartak Moscow
Nike has ended its 17-year cooperation with Russian Premier League Football club Spartak Moscow after the team was ruled out of next season’s European competitions because of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
April Sales Climb 8.2 Percent Year-Over-Year
The U.S. Census Bureau said overall retail sales in April were up 0.9 percent seasonally adjusted from March and up 8.2 percent year-over-year. That compared with increases of 1.4 percent month-over-month and 7.3 percent year-over-year in March.
Obit: Shelby Modell
Shelby Modell, matriarch of the longtime family-owned Modell’s Sporting Goods chain and a noted philanthropist, passed away at the age of 98.
Itochu Secures Reebok’s Rights In Japan
Itochu Corp reached an agreement with Authentic Brands Group (ABG) for rights to distribute market and license Reebok in Japan.
On Hikes Guidance On Robust First Quarter
On, the Swiss running brand, raised its outlook for sales and earnings for the current year after reporting first-quarter results that easily topped Wall Street estimates. Net sales vaulted 67.9 percent in Q1 2022 and sales are now expected to grow at least 44 percent in 2022.
Sportsman’s Warehouse Appoints Chief Information Officer
Sportsman’s Warehouse Holdings, Inc. appointed Sruti Patnaik as chief information officer leading its information technology efforts and building out its omni-channel capabilities. She was at Ross Stores.
Snipes Appoints Chief Marketing Officer
Snipes announced that Rich Foster will join the company as chief marketing officer reporting to Jim Bojko, president of Snipes U.S. operations.
REI Appoints Chief Supply Chain Officer And General Counsel
REI Co-op announced that it hired Sylvia Wilks as senior vice president, chief supply chain officer and Minnie Alexander as vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary, effective May 23 and on May 31, respectively.
Allbirds Opens Locations In Chicago And Nashville
Allbirds opened stores in Chicago and Nashville, TN to bring its store count to 43.
Fila USA’s Sales Slip In First Quarter
Fila Holdings reported sales at its Fila USA segment were KRW 135.3 billion ($104 mm) in the first quarter, down 8.1 percent on a reported basis and 15.1 percent on a currency-neutral basis.
JD Sports Names Non-Executive Director
JD Sports Fashion PLC said Friday that it has appointed Suzi Williams as a nonexecutive director as the retailer continues to strengthen its board.
Outdoor Retailer Summer Attracts Over 550 Brands For Upcoming Show
Outdoor Retailer said more than 550 brands are exhibiting at Outdoor Retailer this summer in Denver, with over 20 percent representing new exhibitors.
Yue Yuen’s Q1 Sales Hurt By Declines At Pou Sheng
Yue Yuen reported profits grew 3.7 percent in the first quarter despite a 4.0 percent decline In revenues, mainly dragged by weak sales at its Pou Sheng retail chain.
