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Digital Brands Group Swings to Profit on Q2 Revenue Gain
The company reported that net revenues for the second quarter increased 69.6 percent to $4.5 million. Net income attributable to common stockholders was $5.0 million, or 38 cents per diluted share, in the quarter.
VF-Backed Wildwood Ventures Adds Portfolio Company; Expands Board
Wildwood Ventures, the venture studio and early stage investor backed by VF Corporation, added consumer app Chimani to its portfolio. The company also added three members to its advisory board.
Report: Traffic Report Sees Dick’s and Hibbett Well-Positioned for BTS
With Dick’s Sporting Goods releasing second quarter earnings next week and Hibbett Sports usually close behind in timing of its release, a new report from Placer.ai looks to be rather timely.
Costco Wholesale Corporation Elects New Board Director
Costco Wholesale Corp. elected Helena Buonanno Foulkes to its Board of Directors. Most recently, Foulkes was CEO of Hudson’s Bay Company.
Herschel Supply Opens Flagship in New York City
Herschel Supply has opened its new SoHo flagship store in New York City, continuing its retail expansion plans for 2023 following recent store openings in Santa Monica, CA and NYC’s Flatiron district.
Winnebago Increases Quarterly Dividend
Winnebago Industries, Inc.’s Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of 31 cents per share, representing a 15 percent increase, or $0.04 per share, from the previous quarter.
Outdoor Retailer to Unveil New Format at Summer Market 2024
New features will reportedly roll out with Outdoor Retailer Summer 2024, taking place June 17-19, 2024 at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, UT. The upcoming OR Winter show in November will be held in its existing format at the Salt Palace.
AKU Hires New PNW Sales Agency for Outdoor Category
Based in Seattle, The Alta Group will manage specific outdoor accounts for AKU in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington.
Gregory, High Sierra Parent Company Surges in Q2 as Travel Returns Across Globe
Samsonite International S.A., parent to the Gregory, High Sierra, Tumi, Kamiliant, ebags, Lipault, and Hartmann brands, among others, reported that net sales for the three months ended June 30 were $924.1 million, an increase of 36.1 percent in constant-currency terms when compared to the second quarter of 2022.
StockX Report Calls Out On, Salomon and Asics as Top YTD Trading Gainers
Success on the secondary market can be a barometer for consumer demand, and Stockx’s report suggests that, despite a more challenging retail environment, brands continue to break through and demonstrate growth.
OrthoLite Names Cirql VP/GM
OrthoLite hired Matt Thwaites as vice president and general manager of OrthoLite Cirql. He was formerly global sales and marketing director of the Footwear Division for Coats, the industrial thread company.
Sole Technology Adds Familiar Face as ThirtyTwo Design Chief
Will Keegan has re-joined Sole Technology after 12 years as boot designer/merchandiser for the ThirtyTwo brand. Moving forward, he will oversee all design and merchandising for ThirtyTwo boots and all-terrain footwear.
Lippert Acquires Marine Trailer Performance
Lippert Components, Inc., a components supplier supporting the recreation and transportation industries, acquired substantially all of the business assets of Marine Trailer Performance, a marine axle manufacturer based in Houston, TX.
Puffin Drinkwear Names New CEO
Puffin Drinkwear hired Tory Upham as CEO, succeeding the company’s interim CEO Scott Allan
Report: July Retail Sales Grew 3.2 Percent Year-Over-Year
The U.S. Census Bureau reported that overall retail sales in July were up 0.7 percent from June and up 3.2 percent year-over-year. That was double the increases seen in June.
