May 23, 2019 Flash Report Register for Free Access Ascena Retail Group Announces Closure of Dressbarn, Eliminating its Value Fashion SegmentOn May 20, 2019, Ascena Retail Group announced the closure of its Dressbarn business.
May 23, 2019 Company Earnings Update Register for Free Access Urban Outfitters (NYSE: URBN) 1Q19 Results: Revenues Up, Company Launches Nuuly Monthly Subscription Rental ServiceUrban Outfitters reported 1Q19 revenues of $864.4 million, above the consensus estimate of $854.7 million and up 1.1% YoY. The company launched Nuuly, a a monthly subscription rental service.
May 22, 2019 Company Earnings Update Register for Free Access Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) 1Q19 Results: Revenues and Comps Down, Expands Amazon Partnership Nationwide and Launches Plus-Size Private LabelKohl’s reported fiscal 1Q19 revenues of $4.09B, beating the consensus estimate of $3.95B, and down 2.9% YoY. The company is expanded its Amazon partnership nationwide beginning in July 2019.
May 22, 2019 Company Earnings Update Register for Free Access JCPenney (NYSE: JCP) 1Q19 Results: Revenues Down, Missing Consensus, Management Reducing and Enhancing Inventory PositionJCPenney reported fiscal 1Q19 revenues of $2.44 billion, lower than the consensus estimate of $2.48 billion, and down 5.6% year over year. The company reported 1Q19 EPS of $(0.46), lower than the consensus estimate of $(0.39), and comparable with the year ago period.
May 20, 2019 Deep Dive Premium The $13 Billion US Women’s Underwear Industry: Disruption Creates OpportunityThe $13.1 billion US women’s underwear market is changing. Traditional market leaders are losing market share to athletic retailers or digitally native, smaller brands. Body positivity and inclusivity are central to an evolving definition of “sexy”. Technology is enabling brands to improve fit and bring new designs to market.
May 16, 2019 Company Earnings Update Register for Free Access Macy’s (NYSE: M) 1Q19 Results: Revenues Down, Comp Sales Up, Beats EPS Estimates, Expanding Backstage to 50 StoresMacy’s 1Q19 revenues were $5.50B, down 0.7% YoY, below the consensus estimate of $5.53B. Adjusted EPS was $0.44, beating the consensus estimate of $0.33. Macy’s plans to open 50 Backstage stores.
May 13, 2019 Company Earnings Update Register for Free Access Coty (NYSE: COTY) 3Q19 Results: Revenues Miss Consensus Estimate, Supply Chain Issues Seemingly ResolvedCoty fiscal 3Q19 revenues were $1.99B, 10.4% YoY and lower than the consensus estimate of $2.06B. The supply chain issues it experienced in 1H19 regarding shipment disruption have abated.
May 2, 2019 Company Earnings Update Register for Free Access Estée Lauder (NYSE: EL) 3Q19 Results: Asia Pacific Markets Grow Double Digits; Raises Sales and EPS Guidance for Full YearEstée Lauder reported 3Q19 revenues of $3.7B, up 11.1% yoy and beating the $3.6B estimate. Skin care, the company’s largest category at 46.6% of sales, rose 21%.
April 26, 2019 Event Coverage Register for Free Access Lululemon Analyst Day 2019: Plans to Quadruple International Revenue and Double Men’s and Digital Business by 2023Lululemon’s investor day focused on innovative products, omni experience, and market expansion. It expects men’s and digital business will double by 2023 and international business will quadruple.
April 24, 2019 Deep Dive Premium Male Makeup: Going Mainstream in Asia and Slowly Gaining Traction in the USMale makeup is an emerging category. Male consumers globally are challenging the definitions of masculinity and femininity as men are increasingly wearing men’s makeup products.
April 10, 2019 Deep Dive Premium Online to Offline Beauty: Brands That Are Winning by Understanding the Digital Consumer and Then Going PhysicalDigitally native beauty brands are opening stores and differentiating through customer experiences. Opening a physical store increases online traffic by 45%, according to the ICSC.
April 4, 2019 Company Earnings Update Register for Free Access Hudson’s Bay Company (TSX: HBC) 4Q18 Results: Revenues Down, Group Comps Down, Return to Cash Flow PositiveHBC reported 4Q18 revenues of C$2.9B, down 5.5% YoY and below the consensus estimate of C$3.18B. The company returned to a positive cash flow position and is working on financial discipline.
April 1, 2019 Event Coverage Register for Free Access Foot Locker Investor Day 2019: Investing in Youth Culture Through Physical and Digital Experiences; 200 Power Stores by 2023On March 28, 2019, Foot Locker hosted its investor day. The company focused on its customer-connected strategic framework, strategic initiatives, international expansion plan, Power Store portfolio optimization and five-year financial outlook.
March 28, 2019 Company Earnings Update Register for Free Access Lululemon (NASDAQ: LULU) 4Q18 Results: Revenues up 26%, Opening 40-50 Stores in 2019 – Half in International MarketsLululemon reported 4Q18 revenues of $1.17B, up 26% YoY and beating the consensus estimate of $1.15B. The company reported 4Q19 EPS of $1.65, up 87.5% from the year-ago period. The company plans to open 40-50 stores in 2019.
February 22, 2019 Market Navigators/Market Outlook Premium The US Adaptive Clothing and Footwear Market Represents a $47.3 Billion Largely Untapped OpportunityCoresight Research estimates the potential global adaptive apparel market will reach $288.7 billion in 2019 and grow to $349.9 billion in 2023. More brands and retailers are launching adaptive collections but the adaptive clothing and footwear market remains underserved.
