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Duluth Holdings Gets Q4 Lift from DD Growth in Women’s and Mobile Sales
Mobile net sales grew 20.0 percent in Q4 and now represents the largest sales channel. Women’s apparel net sales increased 12.4 percent YoY, with double-digit growth across both Duluth and AKHG brands. Men’s apparel net sales were flat.
Locally Closes Series A Round of Financing to Fuel Growth
Locally said it will use the funding from Corbel Capital Partners and Valency Capital to grow its team, expand into adjacent industries and raise its visibility with consumers, brands and retailers.
Primark Continues U.S. Expansion with New DC and Four Store Leases
The international clothing retailer continues its global expansion by opening a new distribution center in Jacksonville, FL, and will open new stores in Virginia, Maryland, Texas, and its first store in Tennessee.
Burlington Stores Posts Solid Q4 Results With Some Extra Week Help
Looking ahead, total sales are expected to increase in the range of 9 percent to 11 percent; this assumes comparable store sales will increase in the range of 0 percent to 2 percent, on top of the 4 percent increase for the fiscal 2024 year.
Klean Kanteen Acquired by Think Better Group
The Group will grow Klean Kanteen’s North American distribution while further elevating the brand into European and Asia Pacific markets.
Hari Mari Footwear Raises $10M in Equity Investment Round
The brand is taking the next step in its expansion strategy, recently closing on a $10 million equity raise to support growth plans in the casual footwear and lifestyle space.
Thor Industries Shares Fall After Company Cuts Outlook on Weak N.A. Backlog
North American Towable RV net sales were down 11.9 percent for the fiscal second quarter and North American Motorized RV net sales decreased 22.8 percent, while European RV net sales increased 20.9 percent for the period.
Nordstrom, Inc. Gets Lift from Rack Stores and 53rd Week to Post Q4 Sales Increase
In the fourth quarter, the active category was called out for one of the strongest growth drivers by category for both the fourth quarter and full year. Women’s apparel was also called out as a key driver for the fourth quarter.
Ross Stores Comps Up 7 Percent in Q4 and EPS Sees Solid Increase
The discount retailer reported sales for the fiscal fourth quarter ended February 3 grew to $6.0 billion. Ross posted EPS of $1.82 per share for the 14-week fourth quarter ended February 3, up from $1.31 per share for the 13-week Q4 period ended January 28, 2023. The extra week was responsible for 20 cents a share.
NRF Economist Says Inflation and Interest Rates Remain Key to Economy
The NRF’s monthly review indicated that January’s 3.1 percent year-over-year (YoY) inflation, as measured by the Consumer Price Index, improved from December’s 3.4 percent but “still a considerable distance” from the Fed’s target of 2 percent.
Target Corp. Beats on Q4 Earnings Estimates but Sales Fall Short
Sales fell short of expectations in Q4 on a tough holiday selling period, but earnings beat estimates as the retailer posted GAAP and Adjusted EPS of $2.98, compared with $1.89 in Q4 2022. Analysts were reportedly looking for $2.42 a share.
Worksman Cycles to Distribute Pacific Adaptive Tricycles
The long-time U.S. manufacturer of industrial-grade, heavy-duty cycles, is now the exclusive North American distributor for the Pacific Micah Adaptive Tricycle
Gymshark Appoints First Chief Digital Officer
Carly Natalizia was promoted to Chief Digital Officer at Gymshark. She joined the company in 2022 as vice president of marketing, International leading the marketing team for the UK, EMEA and APAC. She was promoted to global marketing director in January 2024.
Swany America Snags 11-Year Smartwool Vet as VP of Sales
Todd Givnish is an industry veteran of the ski and outdoor verticals, having previously led Smartwool sales and marketing efforts for over a decade.
MasterCraft Appoints New CEO and Chair as Fred Brightbill Exits
Brad Nelson will become the company’s new CEO and be appointed to its Board of Directors, effective March 18. Nelson succeeds Fred Brightbill who is retiring as CEO on March 18.
