Financial News: Page 24


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    The Weekly Closeout: Disney turns to villains for bridal inspiration, Abercrombie & Fitch Co. cuts a role

    The company looked to Ursula and Maleficent for a collection with Allure Bridals, while the specialty retailer eliminated its global brands president position.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Feb. 9, 2024
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    After ‘milestone year’ Mattel targets $200M in cost savings

    The toy manufacturer named a new chief strategy officer and rolled out a business optimization plan to drive further profitability as Q4 sales grew 16%.

    By Nate Delesline III • Feb. 9, 2024
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    Under Armour CEO on sportstyle pivot: ‘We’re not trying to be anything other than authentically Under Armour’

    Stephanie Linnartz talked about the evolution of the company’s product offering as revenue fell 6%.

    By Feb. 8, 2024
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    The Container Store lowers guidance as Q3 sales fall 15%

    The home goods retailer, which swung to a loss in the quarter, said it can't commit to the timing of store growth beyond this year.

    By Nate Delesline III • Feb. 7, 2024
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    VF Corp launches strategic review of brand assets, CFO steps down

    The company’s largest brands saw double-digit revenue declines in Q3, while overall company revenue dipped 16% for the period.

    By Laurel Deppen • Feb. 7, 2024
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    Simon Property Group trims stake in Forever 21, Brooks Brothers brand-management firm Authentic

    The mall REIT is unwinding some of its investment into the retail business, which CEO David Simon has acknowledged is more volatile than real estate.

    By Feb. 7, 2024
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    Marley Spoon to sell US fulfillment, production facilities in $24M deal

    FreshRealm will acquire the assets and fulfill customer orders, while the meal kit company will handle front-end operations.

    By Max Garland • Feb. 7, 2024
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    Meati Foods names Patagonia, Bass Pro veteran as CFO

    The appointment of Phil Graves comes as the plant-based sector contends with a slowdown in sales and cash-strapped consumers watch their spending.

    By Christopher Doering • Feb. 7, 2024
  • Natura & Co. explores separation from Avon

    If approved, the move would create two separately managed, publicly traded beauty companies.

    By Nate Delesline III • Feb. 6, 2024
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    Solo Brands appoints Vitamin Shoppe exec as new CFO

    The leadership swap comes after Solo replaced its CEO and lowered its revenue guidance for 2023 following disappointing sales.   

    By Grace Noto • Feb. 6, 2024
  • Estée Lauder to cut up to 5% of positions in restructuring plan

    The layoffs come after sales fell 7% in the second quarter and as the beauty company refocuses around driving sustainable profitability.

    By Nate Delesline III • Feb. 6, 2024
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    Amazon looks to improve inbound fulfillment processes in 2024

    The company wants products entering its facilities to move as efficiently as items being delivered to customers.

    By Max Garland • Feb. 5, 2024
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    The Weekly Closeout: UPS to cut 12K jobs and Nordstrom Rack continues to expand footprint

    The delivery giant aims to save $1 billion, while the department store is accelerating openings of its lower-priced brand. 

    By Retail Dive Staff • Feb. 2, 2024
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    Arc’teryx CEO talks Amer Sports IPO and what growth looks like

    The sporting goods company raised about $1.37 billion from the IPO, which was priced a few dollars lower than expected.

    By Feb. 2, 2024
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    Move over, Alexa: Amazon launches AI shopping tool ‘Rufus’

    The e-commerce giant beat expectations in the holiday quarter as revenue from advertising and fees grows.

    By Feb. 2, 2024
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    Walgreens lays off another 145 employees

    The drugstore retailer said it still has “significant cost savings and growth goals to deliver” as it confirmed further downsizing of its workforce.

    By Feb. 2, 2024
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    Peloton to end co-branded college bike experiment

    Less than six months after announcing a program with the University of Michigan, the brand will no longer release bikes in other school colors.

    By Feb. 1, 2024
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    Adidas plans to sell the rest of its Yeezy inventory ‘at least at cost’ this year

    The company, which originally toyed with the idea of writing off all leftover merchandise from the failed partnership, has instead sold it off piece by piece.

    By Feb. 1, 2024
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    Crocs brand chief to retire, CFO steps up

    Anne Mehlman, who had returned to Crocs five years ago, takes over from Michelle Poole, who will stay on as an adviser until early 2025.

    By Feb. 1, 2024
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    DTC’s outlook for 2024

    As the new year kicks off, the space has already seen many C-suite changes, acquisitions and sales.

    By Jan. 31, 2024
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    Walmart announces 3-for-1 stock split

    The retailer said the move, the 12th in its history, will keep share purchase prices within reach for associates.

    By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 31, 2024
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    H&M Group CEO is out

    Helena Helmersson unexpectedly stepped down after four years at the helm, replaced by Daniel Ervér, chief of the company’s namesake brand.

    By Jan. 31, 2024
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    Thinx to lay off 95 employees

    The job cuts, impacting workers in New York, take effect on May 1.

    By Jan. 31, 2024
  • Kirkland’s secures $12M in additional debt financing

    The retailer, which earlier this month named a new CEO, said the additional financing will support its repositioning efforts.

    By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 29, 2024
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    Superdry CFO to step down as the company warns of rough market conditions

    The departure marks the fourth finance chief to leave the troubled retailer in five years.

    By Grace Noto • Jan. 29, 2024