SGB Update

Qurate Retail Sells Zulily To Investment Firm

Regent, a Los Angeles-based investment firm with expertise in the retail and apparel sectors, has acquired online retailer Zulily, formerly a wholly-owned subsidiary of Qurate Retail, which also owns the QVC and HSN businesses and the owner of Cornerstone Brands.

NSSF Adds Excise Tax Consultant

NSSF, the firearm industry trade association, named Richard Weimer, noted expert in federal excise tax compliance, to its compliance consultant’s team.

Burlington Stores Comps Rise 4 Percent In First Quarter As Net Income Doubles

Burlington Stores, Inc. reported fiscal first-quarter total sales increased 11 percent to $2.13 billion for the 13-week period ended April 29, compared to $1.93 billion in the first quarter of fiscal 2022. Comparable store sales increased 4 percent compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2022.

Genesco’s Q1 Earnings Miss Plan On Journey’s Shortfall

Genesco, Inc. reported a steeper loss than expected in the first quarter ended April 29 as Journeys same-store sales fell 14 percent, offsetting double-digit gains at Schuh and Johnston & Murphy. Genesco reduced its outlook for the year and is initiating cost-containment initiatives. Genesco now plans to close more than 100 Journeys stores this year, versus prior expectations to close 60 stores.

Nike Announces Senior Leadership Realignment

Nike said Heidi O’Neill, president of Consumer & Marketplace, will become president of Consumer, Product & Brand, Nike, Inc. Craig Williams, president of the Jordan Brand, will become president of Geographies & Marketplace, Nike, Inc. as part of several leadership changes. Matthew Friend, EVP and CFO, will expand his responsibilities to include Procurement, Global Places & Services and Demand and Supply Management.

Golftec Opens Location Near Chicago

Golftec opened an instruction and club fitting center in Geneva, IL, on the western side of the Chicago suburbs at 1492 S. Randall Road.

Lids Promotes Durda To President

Lids promoted Bob Durda to company president. Over a 13-year career at the company, Durda has been at the forefront of Lids’ focus on building its product portfolio and leading some of its more successful programs.

Dick’s SG To Open 12 House Of Sports

After opening its first three Dick’s House of Sport stores in Rochester, NY, Knoxville, TN and Minnetonka, MN, DKS plans to open more than 12 new stores in the next two years.