March 6, 2018 Company Earnings Update Register for Free Access Ascena (ASNA) Fiscal 2Q18 Results: Mixed Quarter, Guides for EPS Below ExpectationsAscena Retail Group reported fiscal 2Q18 revenues of $1.72 billion, down 1.7% from the year-ago quarter but beating the $1.65 billion consensus estimate. Adjusted EPS was $(0.12), down from $(0.07) in the year-ago quarter and missing the consensus estimate of $(0.09).
March 5, 2018 Company Earnings Update Register for Free Access Foot Locker (FL) 4Q17 Results: Misses on Comps, Guides for Flat–Low-Single-Digit Comps in 2018Foot Locker reported 4Q17 adjusted EPS of $1.26, below the $1.37 year-ago figure and above the $1.25 consensus estimate. Revenues were $2.21 billion, up 4.6% year over year and slightly below the $2.22 billion consensus estimate.
March 2, 2018 Company Earnings Update Register for Free Access Zalando (XTRA: ZAL) FY17 Results: Price Pressures and Higher Fulfillment Costs Weigh on MarginsIn FY17, Zalando grew revenues by 23.4%, toward the upper end of the guided range. It grew gross merchandise volumes (GMV) by 26.5%.
March 2, 2018 Event Coverage Register for Free Access Takeaways from Fashion Group International’s “The Making of a Beauty Entrepreneur” PanelThis week, the Coresight Research team attended Fashion Group International’s “The Making of a Beauty Entrepreneur” panel in New York City. The event was sponsored by Cosmoprof North America and featured a panel of four beauty industry leaders who spoke candidly about their personal and professional entrepreneurial journeys. Here, we share our takeaways from the event.
March 1, 2018 Company Earnings Update Register for Free Access TJX Companies (TJX) Fiscal 4Q18 Results: Comps Beat Estimate, Company Guides Up for FY19TJX Companies reported fiscal 4Q18 revenues of $10.96 billion, up 15.8% year over year and above the $10.76 billion consensus estimate. Adjusted EPS was $1.19, below the $1.27 consensus estimate and up from $1.03 in the year-ago quarter.
February 27, 2018 Company Earnings Update Register for Free Access Primark (LSE: ABF) 1H18 Pre-Close Update: Warm October Weather Holds Back GrowthPrimark’s parent, Associated British Foods (ABF), reported a pre-close trading statement for its 1H18 results, for the period ending March 3, 2018. ABF will announce detailed half-year results on April 17, 2018.
February 26, 2018 Deep Dive Premium Deep Dive: Chinese Apparel Shoppers – Online Vs. Offline Preferences and Drivers of Customer SatisfactionAlthough e-commerce is the preferred channel for purchasing apparel in China, brick-and-mortar is still very relevant. Our proprietary consumer survey shows that the vast majority of Chinese consumers (96%) purchase apparel both online and offline.
February 22, 2018 Company Earnings Update Register for Free Access VF Corporation (VFC) 4Q17 Results: Mixed Results, Mixed GuidanceVF Corporation reported 4Q17 adjusted EPS of $1.01. Revenues were $3.65 billion, slightly below the consensus estimate of $3.67 billion.
February 22, 2018 Flash Report Register for Free Access Gap Announces Departure of Gap Brand PresidentOn February 20, Gap Inc. announced that Jeff Kirwan, President and CEO of the Gap brand, would leave the company.
February 15, 2018 Event Coverage Register for Free Access MAGIC Las Vegas 2018: Key Takeaways from Day TwoThis week, the Coresight Research team is attending MAGIC Las Vegas 2018, one of fashion’s most comprehensive trade shows covering men’s, women’s and children’s apparel, accessories and footwear. Here, we share five key takeaways from day two of the event.
February 14, 2018 Event Coverage Register for Free Access MAGIC Las Vegas 2018: Key Takeaways from Day OneThis week, the FGRT team is attending MAGIC Las Vegas 2018, one of fashion’s most comprehensive trade shows covering men’s, women’s and children’s apparel,accessories and footwear. Here, we share five key takeaways from day one of the event.
February 14, 2018 Company Earnings Update Register for Free Access Under Armour (UAA) 4Q17 Results: EPS in Line with Expectations, Company Announces Further Restructuring PlansUnder Armour reported 4Q17 adjusted EPS of $0.00, in line with the consensus estimate. Total revenues were $1.37 billion, beating the $1.31 billion consensus estimate and up 4.6% year over year.
February 12, 2018 Company Earnings Update Register for Free Access Hanesbrands (HBI) 4Q17 Results: EPS in Line, EPS Guidance Below ConsensusHanes Brands reported 4Q17 adjusted EPS of $0.52, down 1.5% from $0.53 in the year-ago quarter and in line with the consensus estimate. Revenues were $1.65 billion, up 4.4% year over year and roughly in line with the $1.63 billion consensus estimate.
February 7, 2018 Flash Report Register for Free Access Lululemon CEO Laurent Potdevin ResignsLululemon, the healthy lifestyle-inspired athletic apparel company announced that Laurent Potdevin has resigned as CEO and as a member of the company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately.
February 2, 2018 Company Earnings Update Register for Free Access H&M (STO: HM-B) FY17 Results: Sales Growth Slows and Margins Erode as Management Admits “Mistakes”H&M reported SEK 200,004 million in net sales excluding VAT in the fiscal year ended November 30, 2017, slightly below the consensus of SEK 203,277 and up by 4.0% year over year. Sales including VAT increased by 3% in local currencies.
