Financial News: Page 7


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    Simon malls notch Q2 gains in occupancy, traffic and retail sales

    But net operating income at the REIT’s retailer portfolio, which includes J.C. Penney, Gilt Groupe and the entity that runs Forever 21, declined again.

    By Aug. 6, 2024
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    Funko agrees to $2M settlement to resolve claims it misled investors

    Multiple lawsuits claim the company failed to disclose sales and operational troubles — and that executives used inside information to enrich themselves.

    By Aug. 6, 2024
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    Big Lots may close up to 315 stores

    The retailer requires “significant changes to the business model to continue as a going concern,” analysts said.

    By Aug. 5, 2024
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    Amazon’s retail sales growth ebbs in Q2

    Advertising and services, including the blockbuster cloud unit, remain the center of growth and profits for the e-commerce giant.

    By Aug. 2, 2024
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    The Weekly Closeout: Fred Segal closes remaining stores and Foxtrot plots its comeback

    Los Angeles fashion loses a retail icon and after abruptly closing stores this spring, Foxtrot team members promise a return to the company’s roots.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Aug. 2, 2024
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    Crocs expects a big end-of-year bounce at HeyDude

    The company said new stores and wholesale deals will boost the struggling DTC brand. Meanwhile its namesake approached $1 billion in Q2 revenue.

    By Aug. 1, 2024
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    Etsy to launch paid buyer membership program

    Etsy Insider, which comes as Q2 sales rise 3%, includes benefits like free domestic shipping on “millions” of items — at no cost to sellers. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 1, 2024
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    Wayfair revenue down 1.7% in Q2 as category remains challenged

    But the online home goods retailer was able to narrow its losses and CEO Niraj Shah said a turnaround in the sector could be on the horizon.

    By Aug. 1, 2024
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    Adidas CEO: ‘You have to be more American to be successful in America’

    With sales in North America down 7% in Q2, CEO Bjørn Gulden said the athletics retailer is leaning into American sports like basketball and baseball.

    By July 31, 2024
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    Brooks Running reports ‘record’ revenue

    Global revenue in Q2 increased 15% year over year driven by its wholesale and DTC channels, and the athletics brand named a new COO.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 31, 2024
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    Beyond ‘remains in the red’ as it prepares to relaunch Zulily

    The company said it hit its Q2 revenue target and improved its bottom line, but sales are in decline. 

    By July 30, 2024
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    Skechers reports 7% sales increase in another record quarter

    The company saw a significant increase in regional DTC sales for Europe, the Middle East and Africa and authorized a $1 billion share repurchase program.

    By Lara Ewen • July 29, 2024
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    Hoka leads Deckers to 22% growth in Q1

    The running brand surged 30% in the quarter thanks to strength in the DTC channel and robust sell-through of new styles.

    By July 26, 2024
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    The Weekly Closeout: Nike and Journeys make C-suite appointments

    The athletics brand named Cheryan Jacob as chief information officer, while the footwear retailer appointed Stacy Doren as its marketing chief.

    By Retail Dive Staff • July 26, 2024
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    Hasbro revenue falls 18% as profits improve

    The toy manufacturer, which is reportedly considering a takeover of rival Mattel, said sales fell 6% excluding the sale of its eOne film and TV unit.

    By July 25, 2024
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    The Backroom: All of a sudden, a lot is happening at department stores

    The team discusses a barrage of news from several players in a retail space that has been written off many times.

    By Retail Dive Staff • July 25, 2024
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    Mattel will lean on retailers to boost holiday sales

    The toy maker said it will be gaining shelf space in stores, and headed off questions about takeover rumors.

    By July 24, 2024
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    American Exchange Group acquires Indie Lee

    The Aerosoles owner plans to grow the brand beyond skin care, as well as explore diffusion brands through licensing and brand expansion.

    By Howard Ruben • July 24, 2024
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    Belk shrinks debt load by nearly $1B

    The Southern department store is also collecting about $485 million in new financing, and some of its lenders will have controlling stakes.

    By July 23, 2024
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    S&P Global Ratings downgrades Walgreens, citing struggles in both pharmacy and retail

    The drugstore retailer faces debt maturities, and the upending of some strategies introduces new uncertainties, analysts said.

    By July 22, 2024
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    Makeup brand Seint to change its business model

    The company is transitioning from direct selling to an affiliate commission structure and will no longer provide compensation to its sellers for recruiting efforts.

    By July 22, 2024
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    The Weekly Closeout: What the Supreme sale means for VF’s debt and Mango posts ‘record’ first half

    The recent sale could spell good news for the apparel company’s upcoming maturities. Meanwhile, Mango plots expansion. 

    By Retail Dive Staff • July 19, 2024
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    Shoppers find better deals this year as Prime Day fuels record $14.2B across e-commerce

    Consumers avoided big-ticket purchases, but steep discounts drew in back-to-school shoppers and others — and not just at Amazon.

    By July 18, 2024
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    VF sells Supreme for $1.5B

    Luxury eyewear company EssilorLuxottica agreed to buy the brand, and the deal is expected to close at the end of the year.

    By Laurel Deppen • July 18, 2024
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    Five Below CEO Joel Anderson resigns

    The executive left “to pursue other interests” and will be replaced by COO Ken Bull in the interim. The discount retailer also cut its Q2 guidance.

    By July 17, 2024