Apparel Retail
Coach owner Tapestry cuts profit outlook as China lockdowns dent demand
Customers walk past a Coach store at Shanghai New World Daimaru department store on August 12, 2019 in Shanghai, China. VCG | Visual China Group | Getty Images Coach owner Tapestry on Thursday trimmed its profit outlook for the fiscal year 2022 with lockdowns in China poised to dent consumer demand of its high-end purses […]
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Uber, Lyft and more: Goldman says buy these stocks to cash in on a $25 trillion opportunity
Goldman Sachs has picked a slew of buy-rated stocks that it says are currently “underappreciated” by the market, predicting that they will benefit from new business models that could be worth $25 trillion by 2050. Goldman’s picks include ride-hailing services Uber and Lyft , as well as sportswear firms Nike and Adidas and several waste […]
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Kohl’s shareholders vote to keep current slate of directors despite activist pressure
The Kohl’s logo is displayed on the exterior of a Kohl’s store on January 24, 2022 in San Rafael, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Kohl’s shareholders voted to reelect the company’s current slate of 13 board directors, as the retailer faced mounting pressure from activists for an overhaul, Kohl’s announced Wednesday. The annual meeting […]
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How the digital sneaker boom changed Foot Locker’s business
Foot Locker dominates the brick-and-mortar footwear category as the largest footwear retailer in the world. Its 2,900 stores worldwide span several brands, including Lady Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker and Champs Sports. Since 2015, however, digital sneaker retailers have grown rapidly with the establishment of online marketplaces like StockX and GOAT. New brick-and-mortar streetwear stores […]
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DSW is testing a store layout that puts the spotlight on brands like Adidas, Crocs and Birkenstock
DSW debuts a new smaller store. Source: DSW DSW is trying out a new store look and layout at a location opening this weekend in Houston, in an attempt to focus customers’ attention on key brands. It will feature shops-in-shops for national brands like Adidas, Brooks, Birkenstocks and Crocs, as well as Vince Camuto and […]
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Under Armour stock falls as company offers weak guidance, posts unexpected loss
The interior of an Under Armour store is seen on November 03, 2021 in Houston, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty Images Under Armour on Friday reported an unexpected loss and sales below analysts’ estimates as the company grappled with global supply chain challenges and Covid lockdowns in China. The athletic apparel retailer also issued guidance […]
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E-commerce stocks plummet as consumers pull back online spending
The Etsy website Gabby Jones | Bloomberg | Getty Images Shoppers are eager to head back to brick-and-mortar stores, while inflation is stoking fears that consumers are pulling back their spending on some items to still afford the essentials. That combination spells bad news for many e-commerce focused retailers, and their stocks tumbled amid a […]
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The path to profitability: Why some struggling resale names could triumph in the long-run
Resale is becoming an increasingly popular option for socially conscious consumers, but stocks in the sector have plummeted post-IPO. Source
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Victoria’s Secret is taking its beauty business to Amazon in its first-ever wholesale test
Beginning Friday, shoppers will find an assortment of roughly 120 Victoria’s Secret beauty items, including lotions and fragrances, on Amazon. Source: Victoria’s Secret Victoria’s Secret is taking its beauty business to Amazon, marking the lingerie company’s first major tie-up with another retailer to sell its goods. With Friday’s launch, about 120 different products including branded […]
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Retail and consumer IPOs, deals tail off as more businesses set their sights on 2023
People shop at a grocery store in Monterey Park, California, on April 12, 2022. Frederic J. Brown | AFP | Getty Images Supply chain headaches, surging interest rates and the war in Ukraine have combined to stifle IPOs and deal-making in the consumer and retail sectors so far this year. The total number of consumer […]
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