The Buckle’s Comps Increase 4.6 Percent
The Buckle Inc. announced that comparable store net sales, for stores open at least one year, for the 4-week period ended August 27, 2022 increased 4.6 percent.
Unifi Appoints Board Member
Unifi Inc., makers of Repreve, announced the election of Frank Blake to the company’s Board of Directors, effective September 5.
Otis Technology Announces Sales Team Promotions
Otis Technology, the maker of gun cleaning systems, announced several promotions within the sales organization.
Duluth Trading’s Revenues Slide 5 Percent In Second Quarter
Duluth Trading Company reported sales were down 5 percent in the second quarter ended July 31. Earnings and sales came in short of analyst targets and Duluth lowered its guidance for the year.
Genesco Reduces Outlook Despite Q2 EPS Exceeding Expectations
Genesco, Inc. reported second-quarter earnings that came in well above analyst expectations but reduced its guidance for the year as sales at Journeys slowed toward the end of the quarter and into August, as well as due to inflationary concerns.
Frye And Tretorn Secure Sportswear License Partners
NYC Alliance announced a partnership with Authentic Brands Group (ABG) to design, produce and distribute men’s and women’s sportswear for Frye and Tretorn.
Orangetheory Appoints President Of International
Orangetheory Fitness hired Jason Dunlop as president of international, overseeing the brand’s international studio portfolio and ongoing expansion efforts. Dunlop’s resume includes employment with CrossFit, Canada Goose, Starbucks, and Nike.
Patagonia To Open Store In Baltimore
Patagonia, Inc. will open its first store in Baltimore, MD, next month.
Venum Extends Deal With UFC
Venum, the French brand, and Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) have agreed to a multi-year extension of their global partnership.
3Step Sports Acquires FaR Out Volleyball Club
3Step Sports acquired the FaR Out Volleyball Club, adding another nationally-recognized club to its volleyball division.
Golftec Opens Location Near Baltimore
Golftec announced it opened an instruction and club fitting center in Pikesville, MD, just outside Baltimore.
Adidas To Open Flagship In Warsaw
Adidas has chosen Warsaw for its first flagship ‘Brand Center’ store in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), the Puls Biznesu Business Daily reported.
VF Corp. Undergoes Layoffs
VF Corp. announced Tuesday in an internal e-mail that it has eliminated about 600 office-based positions at the company, including 300 current workers and 300 open positions, according to the Denver Business Journal.
Patagonia Executive Leads Eileen Fisher
Eileen Fisher, the women’s apparel brand, hired Lisa Williams, the former chief product officer at Patagonia, as CEO, replacing founder Eileen Fisher.
Designer Brands Lifts Outlook On Q2 Beat
Designer Brands, Inc. raised its EPS guidance for the year after reporting sales and earnings topped Wall Street’s targets in the second quarter ended July 30. Comparable sales for the parent of DSW increased 6.2 percent on top of comparable sales growth of 84.9 percent for the second quarter of 2021.
