Target Names Chief Financial Officer
Target Corporation has appointed Jim Lee as chief financial officer and a member of its leadership team, effective September 22. In his new role, Lee will be...
20 September, 2024
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Footwear Industry Veteran Jimmy Gabriel Appointed As President & Chief Brand Officer At Aerosoles
NEW YORK, Sept. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aerosoles, the leading global footwear company known for delivering high-quality fashion and comfort products, proudly announces the appointment of Jimmy Gabriel as...
13 September, 2024
Ross Stores Announces Merchandising Leadership Changes
DUBLIN, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ross Stores, Inc. (Nasdaq: ROST) announced today merchandising leadership changes that the Company believes will strengthen the successful execution of its off-price strategies...
13 September, 2024
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor Shows Retail Sales Grew Again in August as Inflation Eased
WASHINGTON – Retail sales increased again in August as consumer demand and easing inflation overcame slower job growth, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by...
13 September, 2024
Designer Brands Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Designer Brands Inc. (NYSE: DBI) (the "Company," "we," "us," "our," and "Designer Brands"), one of the world's largest designers, producers,...
13 September, 2024
Tillys, Inc. Announces Appointment of Hezy Shaked as its President and Chief Executive Officer, Removing Interim Tag
IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tilly’s, Inc. (NYSE: TLYS, the “Company”) today announced that on September 11, 2024, its Board of Directors appointed Hezy Shaked, the Company’s co-founder...
13 September, 2024
NIKE, Inc. Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2025 Earnings and Conference Call
BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NIKE, Inc. (NYSE: NKE) plans to release its first quarter fiscal 2025 financial results on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at approximately 1:15 p.m....
06 September, 2024
Genesco Inc. Reports Fiscal 2025 Second Quarter Results
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Genesco Inc. (NYSE: GCO) today reported second quarter results for the three months ended August 3, 2024. Second Quarter Fiscal 2025 Financial Summary Total...
06 September, 2024
Allbirds Announces 1-For-20 Reverse Stock Split
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Allbirds, Inc. (NASDAQ: BIRD), a global lifestyle brand that innovates with sustainable materials to make better products...
06 September, 2024
Shoe Carnival Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2024 Results
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Shoe Carnival, Inc. (Nasdaq: SCVL) (the “Company”), a leading retailer of footwear and accessories for the family, today reported results for the second...
06 September, 2024
PUMA appoints Indrajeet Sen as SVP PUMA Group Sourcing
Herzogenaurach, August 28, 2024 – Sports company PUMA has appointed Indrajeet Sen (38) as Senior Vice President PUMA Group Sourcing, taking over the operational responsibilities of...
29 August, 2024
Oboz Mourns The Loss of Its Founder John Connelly
Bozeman, Mont., (August 28, 2024) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – On Thursday, August 22, Oboz Footwear founder and outdoor industry luminary, John Connelly, passed away following years battling...
29 August, 2024
Apparel Group continues its Strategic Expansion in the region with 100 New Stores in the First Half of 2024
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Aug. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apparel Group, the global leader in the fashion and lifestyle retail sector, has hit another...
29 August, 2024
lululemon athletica inc. Announces Second Quarter Fiscal 2024 Results
Revenue increased 7% to $2.4 billion Comparable sales increased 2%, or 3% on a constant dollar basis Diluted EPS of $3.15 VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) today...
29 August, 2024
Rocky Brands Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
NELSONVILLE, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rocky Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: RCKY) today announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.155 per share of...
23 August, 2024