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Rocky Brands’ Q4 Sales Climb 16 Percent
Rocky Brands Inc. reported earnings climbed 91.1 percent in the fourth quarter on a 16.2 percent revenue gain.
Gap To Build Texas Distribution Center To Support Online Growth
Gap Inc. announced plans to open a new state-of-the-art Customer Experience Center in Longview, TX to support Old Navy’s growing online business.
Belk Files For Bankruptcy
Belk Inc., as expected, filed for bankruptcy protection in Houston, TX commencing “Pre-Packaged, One Day” reorganization. The plan calls for the reduction of $450 million in debt from the department store’s balance sheet and a $225 million capital infusion, supplied by Belk lenders and its private-equity owner Sycamore.
REI Expands Mobile Work Practices
REI announced that it has both identified the first of its future satellite offices in Issaquah, WA and will test a model that allows employees to work up to five days a week from home. The moves follow REI’s sale last September of its newly completed corporate campus in Bellevue, WA, with plans to shift to a more distributed work model.
Poler Stuff Continues Expansion In U.S. And Europe; Announces New Sales Representation
Poler Stuff announced today the launch of its upcoming Spring 2021 collection with national and specialty retailers, including Zumiez, REI, Urban Outfitters, Nordstrom, Tilly’s, Tactics, Evo, and Jack’s Surfboards. The brand has also appointed the following sales agencies in the U.S. and U.K.:
Stio Appoints Vice President Of Marketing
Stio has named Evan Torrance as vice president of marketing. Torrance joins the executive leadership team and reports to president Noah Waterhouse.
Play It Again Sports Parent Sees Modest Earnings Decline In 2020
Winmark Corporation, the parent of Play It Again Sports, reported net income for the year ended December 26, 2020 of $29.8 million, or $7.72 per share, down 7.2 percent compared to net income of $32.1 million, or $7.84, in 2019.
TJX’s Comps Dip 3 Percent In Fourth Quarter
The TJX Companies, Inc. reported same-store sales were down 3 percent in the fourth quarter ended January 30 and turned positive in January.
Outdoor Retailer Shifts Summer 2021 Trade Show To August 10-12
Outdoor Retailer announced this summer’s trade show will move from June to August 10-12, 2021 and remain at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, CO. The date change was made to facilitate a safe and successful in-person event.
Page’s Clarksville Sporting Goods To Close
Page’s Clarksville Sporting Goods in Clarksville, TN will close its doors on March 15 after 44 years in business.
Orvis Welcomes Former Backcountry And Athleta Execs To Board
Orvis welcomed former Backcountry and Athleta executives, Jill Layfield and Sheila Shekar Pollak to its board of directors, effective immediately.
Dick’s SG Exits Charlotte’s Northlake Mall
Dick’s Sporting Goods has quietly closed its two-level store at the Northlake Mall in Charlotte, NC, according to a report from the Charlotte Business Journal.
VF Corp. Named One Of The World’s Most Ethical Companies For Fifth Consecutive Year
VF Corporation was recognized by Ethisphere as one of the 2021 World’s Most Ethical Companies.
Macy’s Q4 Comps Drop 17 Percent
Macy’s reported fourth-quarter earnings fell by about half but came in well ahead of analyst targets. Comparable sales fell 17 percent on an owned basis, but sales were also ahead of expectations, led by 21 percent e-commerce growth.
Crocs’ Q4 Revenues Jump 57 Percent
Crocs Inc. reported a significant hike in earnings in the fourth quarter as sales jumped 56.5 percent. The footwear manufacturer also forecasted first-quarter growth in the range of 40 percent to 50 percent.
