Financial News: Page 19


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    The Weekly Closeout: Layoffs at Lululemon and Mango opens more stores

    The athletics retailer had a round of layoffs as it shuttered a distribution center and Mango opened locations in Washington, D.C., and Boston. 

    By Retail Dive Staff • April 26, 2024
  • New stores, comps drive Tractor Supply’s Q1 sales to $3.4B

    The company is pressing forward with plans to open 80 stores and its 10th distribution center this year.

    By Nate Delesline III • April 25, 2024
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    The Backroom: With more closures ahead, what’s next for Macy’s?

    Under a new CEO, the iconic department store is fielding a $6.6 billion takeover offer, shuttering another 150 stores and fighting to stay relevant.

    By Retail Dive Staff • April 25, 2024
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    Hasbro focuses on ‘high-profit partnerships’ to drive recovery as sales fall 24%

    Excluding the sale of its eOne division, revenue was still down 9% in Q1, but the toy manufacturer swung to a profit.

    By Nate Delesline III • April 24, 2024
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    The turnaround of Abercrombie & Fitch is finally here

    S&P Global Ratings on Tuesday upgraded the apparel retailer, not just on its better-than-expected 2023 performance but also its strong momentum.

    By April 24, 2024
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    What Q1’s retail sales say about the consumer in 2024

    In the first three months of the year, a strong job market and wage gains helped buoy consumer spending, but some analysts warn it may not last.

    By April 24, 2024
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    Dom’s, Foxtrot cease operations

    The companies “found no viable option despite good faith and exhaustive efforts,” Dom’s posted on its website.

    By Catherine Douglas Moran , Brett Dworski • April 23, 2024
  • UK-based JD Sports to buy rival retailer Hibbett for $1.1B

    The combined company would have a global portfolio of about 25 brands and North American revenue of about $5.9 billion.

    By Nate Delesline III • April 23, 2024
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    Big Lots uses headquarters mortgage to secure new financing

    The retailer increased its borrowing capacity by up to $200 million and immediately drew down $50 million under the new loan.

    By Nate Delesline III • April 23, 2024
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    FTC sues to block Tapestry’s $8.5B acquisition of Capri Holdings

    The commission says the deal would prevent competition and give Tapestry a dominant share of the “accessible luxury” handbag market.

    By Lara Ewen • April 23, 2024
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    Express files Chapter 11, plans to close over 100 stores

    All of the company’s UpWest stores will shutter as the retailer pursues a sale to WHP Global, Simon Property Group and Brookfield Properties.

    By Nate Delesline III • April 22, 2024
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    The Weekly Closeout: Peloton drops free membership as Asos revenue falls over 18%

    The struggling home exercise brand quietly removed the free option, while the fast-fashion retailer saw sales plunge in the first half of the year.

    By Retail Dive Staff • April 19, 2024
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    Nordstrom family may try again to take the company private

    The Nordstrom brothers, who are the retailer’s top executives, notified the board of their interest, and a special committee has been formed.

    By April 19, 2024
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    Adidas raises guidance for the year as Yeezy leftovers keep on giving

    But the sneaker giant is building momentum beyond the now-discontinued sub-brand, and CEO Bjørn Gulden’s turnaround seems to be taking hold.

    By April 17, 2024
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    Michaels gets S&P upgrade on improved performance and credit metrics

    But topline trends in the arts and crafts retail sector are likely to stay soft in 2024 as inflation persists, analysts say.

    By Nate Delesline III • April 15, 2024
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    Billy Reid acquires Knot Standard’s DTC business

    As part of the deal, the fashion retailer will take over the DTC brand’s stores and start using its AI-based made-to-measure software in all its locations.

    By April 12, 2024
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    Conn’s swings to a profit in Q4 as annual losses grow

    Three months after acquiring a rival home goods retailer, Conn’s is focusing on consumer financing as a revenue driver.

    By Nate Delesline III • April 12, 2024
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    Rent the Runway turns to resale, advertising in renewed growth push

    The apparel rental service beat expectations in Q4 and struck a note of confidence, saying its restructuring earlier this year wasn’t just about cuts.

    By April 11, 2024
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    Jessica Alba to step down as chief creative officer of The Honest Company

    The founder, who remains a board member, moves on as the brand’s leadership says recent turnaround efforts are working.

    By Nate Delesline III • April 10, 2024
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    Macy’s shakes up board, avoids proxy fight

    The department store has also opened its books to the real estate-minded investors who have bid $6.6 billion to take it over.

    By April 10, 2024
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    Allbirds receives delisting warning from Nasdaq

    The footwear brand’s stock traded at less than $1 for 30 consecutive days and the company has until Sept. 30 to regain compliance.

    By April 9, 2024
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    J.C. Penney shutters 50-year-old anchor, moves across the street

    The new location is at the Willowbrook Mall in New Jersey, which is owned by the department store’s co-owner, Brookfield Properties.

    By April 9, 2024
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    99 Cents Only files for Chapter 11

    The bankruptcy filing comes just days after the discount retailer announced plans to liquidate and close all stores.

    By Nate Delesline III • April 8, 2024
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    Petco faces downgrades amid sales, profit and share declines

    Analysts from S&P Global Ratings and Bank of America said the pet retailer’s struggles are likely to continue this year and possibly into 2025.

    By April 8, 2024
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    99 Cents Only to liquidate

    The company’s small footprint left it unable to compete with larger rivals in a tough macroeconomic environment, according to industry experts.

    By Nate Delesline III • April 5, 2024