Financial Results
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ArticleWolverine starts to see the signs of a turnaround
In a self-proclaimed “transition year,” Wolverine Worldwide is beginning to witness ”proof points” of its efforts to turnaround its business. These developments in the first quarter, when the company exceeded Wall Street’s revenue expectations, included higher gross margins, less promotion in the direct-to-consumer channel, a sharply lower inventory level, a ...
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ArticleStuart Weitzman books lower sales and a loss in Q3
Stuart Weitzman, the premium footwear brand of the US fashion group Tapestry, posted sales of $56.1 million in the fiscal third quarter ended March 30, down by 18 percent year-on-year on a reported basis and by 17 percent at constant currency rates. During the quarter, the brand posted an operating ...
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ArticleBoohoo losses widen as Shein, weak demand hit revenues globally
Boohoo, the British online fashion retailer which is facing competition from rival Shein, weak demand and high return rates, reported wider annual losses after revenues fell by 17 percent. Boohoo posted a loss before tax of £160 million (€186.6m), compared with a £90.7 million loss a year earlier. Adjusted Ebitda ...
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ArticleSteve Madden’s Q1 sales lifted by Europe
In the first quarter of 2024, Steve Madden posted a 19.1 percent growth in revenues to $552.4 million. Almost Famous, the business the group bought in October 2023 to expand its apparel business, contributed $41 million in revenues during the quarter. Excluding Almost Famous, revenues rose by 10.3 percent. Steve ...
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ArticleRocky Brands' Q1 sales lifted by Durango and Xtratuf
Bolstered by double-digit sales increases for its Durango and Xtratuf footwear brands, Rocky Brands reported a 2.2 percent jump in first-quarter revenues to $112.9 million from $110.4 million. Excluding Servus, a brand divested in March, sales rose by 7.6 percent year-over-year. First-quarter wholesale sales were $79.8 million compared to $80.1 ...
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ArticleSkechers raises sales, profit guidance for 2024 as wholesale sales recovery kicks in
Skechers expects its sales will rise to between $8,725 million and $8,875 million in its 2024 financial year, up by 9 to 11 percent compared to the previous year, after wholesale sales posted a recovery in the first quarter and momentum continued in its direct-to-consumer (DTC) business. The guidance is ...
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ArticlePrada Group’s sales driven higher by Miu Miu
In the first quarter of 2024, Prada Group’s revenues rose by 11 percent to €1,187 million, driven by the Miu Miu brand and beating market expectations by nearly €50 million. At constant exchange rates, the top line was up by 16 percent. Retail sales totaled €1,071 million, up by 12 ...
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ArticlePrimark’s sales, earnings rise
A strong rise in half-year profits at Primark helped Associated British Foods (ABF), the parent company of the fast-fashion retailer, lift its annual earnings guidance. Primark’s revenues rose by 7.5 percent to £4.5 billion (€5.23bn), while adjusted operating profit – the company’s preferred measure – was 46 percent higher at ...
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ArticleGolden Goose’s revenues rise 11% in Q1
Golden Goose said that in the first quarter of 2024 revenues rose by 11 percent year-over-year on a reported basis and by 12 percent at constant exchange rates, while “maintaining strong margins.” Revenues of the direct-to-consumer channel grew by a reported 18 percent and 20 percent at constant exchange rates, ...
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ArticleThe Platform Group posts strong 2023 sales
German e-commerce company The Platform Group (TPG), the owner of online footwear retailer Schuhe24 and other fashion platforms, reported strong full-year results for 2023, with sales and profits on the rise. The company said in a statement that in the 2023 financial year, gross merchandise value (GMV) increased by 19 ...
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ArticleAsos’ losses widen but excess stock cuts ahead of target
Asos’ half-year losses widened as the British online fast-fashion retailer continued to deal with competition from its Chinese rival Shein, but it was ahead of target on shifting the mountain of excess stock built up during the Covid-19 pandemic. The company reported an adjusted loss before tax of £120 million ...
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ArticleDr. Martens shares get a kicking as CEO quits after fifth profits warning
Dr. Martens’ shares slumped by more than a third to record lows and trading in the stock was briefly suspended in London as the UK bootmaker said that its chief executive, Kenny Wilson, would step down after issuing a fifth profit warning in three years amid continuing woes in its ...
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ArticleZegna expects negative organic growth in Q1
Ermenegildo Zegna more than doubled its bottom line in 2023 but warned that organic growth will be negative in the first quarter of 2024. Last, the Italian fashion house posted a net profit of €135.7 million in 2023, up by 107.8 percent compared to the year earlier. Adjusted Ebit grew ...
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ArticleLevi’s to exit the footwear business
Levi Strauss & Co, which is known for its Levi’s brand, has decided to wind down its footwear business as it streamlines its organization to bolster efficiency and profitability thanks to the Project Fuel initiative launched in January. “And after a strategic review of our categories, we have taken the ...
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ArticleH&M continues to target a 10% operating margin
In the first quarter ended Feb. 29, H&M Hennes & Mauritz significantly improved its bottom line as the Swedish fashion retailer strives to bolster its operating margins. The company saw sales gradually improve during the month of February thanks to “well-received” spring collections and confirmed its target of a 10 ...
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ArticleAsos’ sales plunge 18% in the first half but guidance maintained
Asos reported a sharp fall in sales for the first half of its fiscal year due to slowing demand and large discounts to clear excess stock, but the British online fashion retailer insisted that its turnaround plan was on track and maintained annual guidance. Sales plunged by 18 percent in ...
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ArticleStella improves its operating profits despite a decline in sales
In 2023, Stella International Holdings bolstered its operating and net profits despite declining revenues, down by 8.5 percent to $1,493 million. Shipments slumped by 12.5 percent year-on-year to 49.0 million pairs, but the average selling price grew to $29.7 a pair from $28.5 in 2022. By product categories, ...
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ArticleShoe Carnival sees growth resuming this year
Shoe Carnival expects its top line to grow by 4.0 percent to 6.0 percent in fiscal year 2024 after falling by 6.8 percent to $1,176 million the year earlier, as the recent acquisition of Rogan’s Shoes, continued strength at the Shoe Station banner, e-commerce growth and improving trends at its ...
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ArticleLloyd Shoes grows by 9% in 2023
Lloyd Shoes continued to grow last year “as a result of positive developments across all business areas”, despite a “difficult overall situation,” the German shoemaker announced. Sales were up by 9 percent in the 2023 financial year, climbing to €128 million, up from €114.95 million in 2022, when the ...
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ArticleGolden Goose’s sales rose 18% in 2023
In 2023, Golden Goose increased sales by 18 percent at constant exchange rates to €587 million, amid speculation that it is preparing to be listing on the Milan stock exchange. The Italian premium sneaker brand increased adjusted Ebitda by 19 percent to €200 million, and adjusted Ebit by 22 percent ...
