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Allbirds Opens Store In Carlsbad
Allbirds announced it opened a retail store and community center in Carlsbad, CA. It is the brand’s second store in the San Diego area and 37th globally, with locations across North America, Asia and Europe.
Crocs Completes Acquisition Of HeyDude
Crocs, Inc. announced it has completed its previously announced acquisition of HeyDude, a privately-owned casual footwear brand. The closing is effective February 17, 2022.
Hibbett Sees Q4 Results Coming In Below Guidance
Hibbett, Inc. said fourth-quarter results will come in below guidance due to lower traffic and transaction counts in the back half of the quarter. EPS is now expected in the range of $1.18 to $1.25 against guidance of $1.85 to $2.05. Same-store sales decreased 1.0 percent which is below guidance of positive high single-digit comp sales.
Allbirds Launches Resale Platform
Allbirds, on Thursday, launched a resale platform called Allbirds ReRun that allows customers to trade in their Allbirds shoes for a $20 store credit.
Under Armour’s Debt Ratings Outlook Revised To Positive
S&P Global Ratings revised its debt ratings outlook on Under Armour to positive from stable. The rating agency said Under Armour’s credit measures remain strong due to its high demand, reduced promotional pricing and higher than normal cash balances.
Report: Nike May Exit Georgetown Flagship
Lincoln Property Co. is seeking replacement tenants for the Nike Georgetown flagship store after Nike missed a deadline earlier this year to exercise a renewal option, according to the Washington Business Journal.
Reebok Forms Strategic Partnership With Foot Locker
Authentic Brands Group (ABG) announced a new and enhanced partnership with Foot Locker, Inc. for the Reebok brand within the United States. This includes the exclusivity of basketball shoes from Allen Iverson and Shaquille O’Neal.
Signa Sports United Appoints VP Of Bike, North America
Signa Sports United announced the appointment of Hap Seliga, a founder, executive and advisor in the cycling industry, as head of its North American bike operations.
SportChek’s Same-Store Sales Climb 15.9 Percent
Canadian Tire Corporation reported retail sales at its SportChek segment were up 5.8 percent in the fourth quarter while comparable sales grew 15.9 percent.
January Retail Sales Overcome Omicron And Inflation To Show Strong Gains
Retail sales powered through COVID-19’s Omicron variant, inflation and other challenges to post strong increases in January, the National Retail Federation said.
Kamik Appoints New CEO
Kamik hired Gillian Meek as CEO. Meek brings over 20 years of experience to the Canadian footwear brand, including most recently serving as president of Keds.
Crocs’ Sales Jump 42 Percent In Fourth Quarter
Crocs, Inc. reported earnings in the fourth quarter slightly more than doubled as sales grew 42 percent. For the year, earnings likewise more than doubled on a 63 percent revenue gain.
Bemis Makes Major Investment In Novoloop
Bemis Associates Inc., a maker of plastic film used for adhesives, has made a major investment in plastic upcycling technology company Novoloop.
Kohl’s Plans 400 Additional Sephora At Kohl’s Shops
Kohl’s Inc. announced the list of the 400 stores that will be adding Sephora at Kohl’s shops this year. The addition of 400 stores brings the Sephora at Kohl’s location total to 600 and puts the partnership on track to meet its 850 store goal by 2023.
Kathmandu Shows Improving Trend In Second Quarter
Kathmandu Holdings Ltd provided an update for its first half through January 31. Sales at the Kathmandu chain rebounded in the second quarter, and Rip Curl improved modestly while Oboz is being impacted by supply chain disruption.
