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Footwear brand On posts record quarterly sales with strong DTC growth
The company has plans to open a second store in Paris and is hoping to have a “notable impact’’ at the Paris Olympics that begin in July.
By Suzette Parmley • May 16, 2024 -
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Walmart beats expectations in Q1 as revenue surpasses $160B
The company's e-commerce sales rose 21% , driven by store-fulfilled pickup and delivery and strength within its marketplace.
By Nate Delesline III • May 16, 2024 -
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TrendlineThe direct-to-consumer landscape in retail
More mature brands are pursuing exit strategies and expanding their reach, while traditional retailers are increasingly shifting to a DTC model.
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Under Armour plans layoffs, 25% SKU reduction
With founder Kevin Plank back at the helm, the retailer is overhauling its product strategy. The brand will cut back on promotions, reprioritize men’s and invest in innovation.
By Cara Salpini • May 16, 2024 -
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Dillard’s beats expectations in tough Q1
CEO William Dillard said the department store focused on profitable sales as “the consumer environment remained challenging.”
By Daphne Howland • May 16, 2024 -
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Deep DiveMacy’s and J.C. Penney have two very different real estate strategies
One has a downsizing plan that includes profitable stores. The other plans to keep — and possibly open — even low-volume stores. What’s going on?
By Daphne Howland • May 16, 2024 -
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Foxtrot files for bankruptcy
The decision to file for Chapter 7 was made during a meeting with Outfox’s board of directors late last month.
By Brett Dworski • May 16, 2024 -
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J. Jill pays $60M toward debt, announces quarterly dividend program
The retailer said in a preliminary earnings statement that it expects net sales of $160 million for the first quarter.
By Nate Delesline III • May 15, 2024 -
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Purple Innovation posted 33.1% growth in wholesale, while DTC stayed flat in Q1
The sleep brand is targeting five areas of improvement as softness in the home furnishings industry persists.
By Suzette Parmley • May 14, 2024 -
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Home Depot sales fall in Q1 on soft housing market
The company is continuing to lean in on capturing more market share with professional customers.
By Nate Delesline III • May 14, 2024 -
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The Container Store faces delisting as Q4 sales plunge
The retailer continues to struggle, especially with general merchandise. But margins expanded and losses narrowed for the quarter and full year.
By Daphne Howland • May 14, 2024 -
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Beyond Meat CEO sees 2024 as a ‘pivotal year’ despite grim Q1 results
The plant-based pioneer had its eighth straight quarter of revenue declines and is raising prices as it seeks to recapture margins.
By Elizabeth Flood • May 14, 2024 -
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Foxtrot’s assets sold for $2.2M in what one attendee called a ‘completely ramrodded’ auction
The virtual sale on Friday seemed to leave people with more questions than answers after organizer JPMorgan Chase didn’t describe the lot for sale and only entertained one bid.
By Brett Dworski • May 14, 2024 -
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Funko names former Hasbro executive CEO
Cynthia Williams was most recently president of the Wizards of the Coast and joins the company during a time of C-suite change.
By Kaarin Vembar • May 13, 2024 -
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S&P Global revises Staples outlook to stable
But the firm warns that a slow return to the office may worsen declining paper and printer sales and that printing won’t return to pre-pandemic levels.
By Nate Delesline III • May 13, 2024 -
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Former Bed Bath & Beyond sues Hudson Bay investors for $300M
The lawsuit states that the hedge fund reaped a short-swing profit weeks before the retailer's bankruptcy. Hudson Bay disputes the claims.
By Nate Delesline III • May 13, 2024 -
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J.C. Penney remains profitable, could open new stores
Holiday and full-year sales fell, and net income plunged. But the CEO of one of the retailer’s owners says its ongoing profitability could merit an expansion.
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The Weekly Closeout: Joann exits bankruptcy while Adidas teams with Korn
The craft retailer has $153 million in new financing as it goes private and the athletic giant released a follow up to last year's partnership.
By Retail Dive Staff • May 10, 2024 -
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Music retailer Sam Ash files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
The retailer is evaluating a potential sale of its e-commerce operations, related intellectual property and wholesale business.
By Nate Delesline III • May 10, 2024 -
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Wolverine World Wide names new CFO, reports 34% revenue decline
Despite the revenue dip, the Merrell owner said results were better than expected as it continues its restructuring plan.
By Laurel Deppen • May 10, 2024 -
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Tapestry Q3 sales down as smaller brands continue to struggle
Against the backdrop of an FTC lawsuit, Coach sales were flat, and Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman continued to decline.
By Lara Ewen • May 10, 2024 -
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Warby Parker narrows losses in Q1 as it posts 16.3% revenue growth
The brand is continuing to build out its footprint, opening eight stores in the first quarter and planning 40 net new stores by the end of the year.
By Caroline Jansen • May 9, 2024 -
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Allbirds revenue plummets 28% in Q1 as CEO says the brand is ‘executing with urgency’
Joe Vernachio said the retailer shuttered three stores in the quarter and is on track with its planned closures, which will amount to 10 to 15 this year.
By Cara Salpini • May 9, 2024 -
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Oddity posts ‘record’ revenue growth in Q1, raises full-year outlook
The company said that Il Makiage and SpoiledChild are on track to become billion-dollar brands.
By Howard Ruben • May 9, 2024 -
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Simon Property Group would put up no capital to buy Express
That price could explain why the mall REIT is willing to jump back into ownership of retail tenants after scaling back over the past several months.
By Daphne Howland • May 9, 2024 -
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Foxtrot’s assets to be sold this week
Friday’s foreclosure sale will include “substantially all of the assets” of the c-store retailer, including inventory, intellectual property, documents and more.
By Brett Dworski • May 8, 2024
