September 19, 2016 Flash Report Register for Free Access CHICO’S FAS ANALYST EVENT TAKEAWAYSRetail is changing rapidly and Chico’s FAS is working to adapt to address the needs of the evolving consumer. The new consumer has gotten used to a culture of immediate access to information, the ability to shop from anywhere, instant gratification and spending on experiences.
September 13, 2016 Flash Report Register for Free Access Vera Bradley Rebrands with a New York City LocationVera Bradley opens its first full-line store in Manhattan’s SoHo in New York City.
September 13, 2016 Company Earnings Update Register for Free Access Primark (LSE: ABF) FY16 PRE-CLOSE TRADING STATEMENT: NEGATIVE COMPS AND MARGIN COMPRESSION EXPECTED AT PRIMARKPrimark’s owner, Associated British Foods (ABF), reported a pre-close trading statement for its FY16 results, the period ending September 17, 2016. Detailed full-year results are expected to be announced on November 8, 2016.
September 1, 2016 Flash Report Register for Free Access Chico’s FAS (CHS) 2Q16 RESULTS: BETTER THAN EXPECTED, COST CUTS AHEADChico’s FAS reported 2Q16 adjusted EPS of $0.25 and beat the consensus estimate of $0.22.
August 18, 2016 Company Earnings Update Register for Free Access AMERICAN EAGEL OUTFITTERS (AEO) 2Q 2016 RESULTS: STRONG RESULTS FUELED AERIE COMPS, SIGNIFICANT MARGIN IMPROVEMENTAmerican Eagle Outfitters reported 2Q 2016 EPS of $0.23 and exceeded expectations of $0.21, driven by improved margins.
August 17, 2016 Flash Report Register for Free Access Urban Outfitters (URBN) 2Q 2016 RESULTS: SOLID PERFORMANCE, SIGNIFICANT MARGIN IMPROVEMENTUrban Outfitters reported 2Q 2016 EPS of $0.66 versus last year’s $0.52, and beat the consensus estimate of $0.55. Reported revenues were $890.6 million, up 3% year over year and exceeded expectations of $885.9 million, driven by a wholesale net sales increase of 4%.
July 29, 2016 Company Earnings Update Register for Free Access Adidas (ETR: ADS) Raises FY16 Guidance Following Very Strong 2Q16 ResultsAdidas unexpectedly announced preliminary results for 2Q16 and raised its FY16 sales and profit forecasts. The 2Q16 results widely beat analysts’ estimates, and Adidas raised its profit forecast for the fourth time this year.
July 26, 2016 Flash Report Register for Free Access VF Corporation (VFC) 2Q16 Results: Lowers Full-Year Guidance, Noting Challenging Environment in the USVF Corporation reported 2Q16 EPS of $0.35, beating the consensus estimate by a penny and representing a 9.8% decrease from EPS of $0.39 in the year-ago quarter.
July 26, 2016 Company Earnings Update Register for Free Access Under Armour (UA) 2Q16 Results: Profits Negatively Affected by Liquidation of Sports Authority; Company Plans to Expand Brick-and-Mortar Locations in 2016Under Armour reported 2Q16 revenues of $1 billion, up 28.2% year over year and roughly in line with the consensus estimate. EPS was $0.01, missing the consensus by a penny and representing an 83.3% decrease from EPS of $0.06 in the year-ago quarter.
July 13, 2016 Flash Report Register for Free Access Burberry (LSE: BRBY) 1Q17 Results: Weak Tourist Spending Pressures RevenuesBurberry reported fiscal 1Q17 retail revenue of £423 million, unchanged year over year at constant currency.
July 13, 2016 Flash Report Register for Free Access Groupe Casino (EPA: CO) 2Q16 Results: Groupe Casino Revenues Slide on Weak Foreign ExchangeGroupe Casino reported 2Q16 group revenue of €9.97 billion, a decline of 7.0% from 2Q15’s restated revenue.
July 6, 2016 Deep Dive Premium Gym Clothes Are Making Their Way Out of the Gym: A Primer on AthleisureAthleisure is the trend of wearing activewear, clothing designed for athletic workouts, both inside and outside the gym. Athleisure is affecting big brands and traditional apparel retailers in a significant way.
June 1, 2016 Flash Report Register for Free Access Vera Bradley (VRA) 1Q17 Results: Beats on EPS, but Revenues Are LightVera Bradley reported fiscal 1Q17 EPS of $0.06 versus the consensus estimate of $0.05.
May 31, 2016 Event Presentation Premium Eco-Friendly Fashion Production and Distribution (EMERGE)• 80 billion pieces of clothing purchased worldwide each year • Up 400% from 2 decades ago • ¾ garments end up in landfills or are incinerated after short lifespan • 1/6 of people worldwide work in garment industry
May 31, 2016 Company Earnings Update Register for Free Access Under Armour Updates 2016 Outlook Based on Sports Authority LiquidationThe US Bankruptcy Court in Delaware recently approved the liquidation of Sports Authority. Since the business will not be restructured or sold, Under Armour will recognize an impairment charge of $23 million in 2Q16 related to the liquidation. In addition, Under Armour will be able to recognize only $43 million of the $163 million in revenues it originally expected from Sports Authority in 2016.
