SGB Update

Canada Goose Sales Expand 31 Percent In Fiscal Fourth Quarter

Canada Goose Holdings, Inc. reported a strong profit earnings uptick in the fiscal fourth quarter that ended April 2 as double-digit growth in Canada, EMEA and Asia Pacific offset a slight decline in U.S. sales that jumped 31 percent. Sales and EPS exceeded company guidance, and revenues are forecasted to climb 19 percent on average for the current fiscal year.

Pou Chen To Lay Off 5,700 Workers In Vietnam

Taiwan’s Pou Chen, the world’s largest maker of branded athletic footwear, has announced layoffs for 5,744 workers at factories in Vietnam, according to multiple reports.

Stance Names New President

Stance, the sock brand, named David Tichiaz as president. He had been at Vans for nearly 17 years, with his last role as VP and general manager of the Americas.

KÜHL Opens First Jackson Hole Store Location

KÜHL is opening its first retail store in Jackson Hole, WY on Friday, May 19. Located in the heart of town, this marks the launch of KÜHL’s fourth retail location in the U.S.

BSN Sports Extends Partnership With The University Of Cincinnati

The University of Cincinnati Athletics Department announced an apparel agreement with BSN Sports. Within the deal, Cincinnati has elected to equip its programs with Jordan Brand and Nike products. The Bearcats were slated to wear Under Armour through 2024.
 

Target’s Q1 Profits Top Analyst Targets; Warns On Q2 Outlook

Target Corp. reported a slight decline in earnings on a 0.5 percent increase in sales in the first quarter, but both earnings and sales topped Wall Street targets. Target issued soft guidance for the second quarter, marked by a low single-digit decrease in comparable sales, and said a higher shrink would impact the year’s profitability.