SGB Update

Moody’s Affirms Newell Brands’ Debt Ratings

Moody’s Investors Service affirmed Newell Brands, Inc.’s debt ratings. The affirmation reflects Newell’s large-scale and good operating performance from sustained organic growth and operating profit margins despite the current inflationary period.

Movement Introduces New CEO

Movement Climbing, Yoga and Fitness, the operator of climbing gyms, hired Jeremy Levitt as chief executive officer.

Target’s Q2 EPS Misses Wall Street Targets

Target Corp. reported a steep decline in earnings due to planned markdowns to support the chain’s inventory reduction efforts. Total sales grew 3.3 percent due to steady traffic growth on top of unprecedented increases over the last two years. The discounter maintained its guidance for the year.

TJX Trims Outlook For Year After Q2 Sales Shortfall

The TJX Companies, Inc. reported second-quarter earnings came in at the high-end of guidance but U.S. same-store sales missed plan. The off-price chain increased its full-year pretax profit margin outlook but overall lowered its sales and earnings guidance.

Allbirds Adds Former Nike Exec To Board

Allbirds, Inc. added Ann Freeman to its board of directors, effective August 16, 2022. Freeman was vice president and general manager, North America, for Nike.

Lids Opens First Store In Australia

Lids opened its first NBA store in Melbourne, Australia, with plans to open a second store in Sydney, Australia, later this year.

Nobull To Become NFL’s Combine Apparel Supplier

The National Football League said Nobull will become the league’s official scouting Combine training partner and on-field supplier of apparel and headwear. The change comes a year after New Era replaced Under Armour as the sponsor.

Kidpik’s Sales Slide In Second Quarter

Kidpik Corp., the online clothing subscription-based e-commerce company, reported sales of $3.8 million in the second quarter ended July 2, a year-over-year decrease of 33.4 percent.