Boot Barn sees growth underpinned by store openings
Boot Barn expects sales growth to continue to be underpinned by store openings, as it approaches the halfway mark of a goal to have 900 stores operating in the US in the next four or five years.
Stella’s revenues slip in the fourth quarter
In the final quarter of 2024, Stella International’s revenues declined by 0.7 percent to $377.7 million from $380.3 million a year earlier. Shipment volume rose by 3.0 percent to 13.6 million pairs, but the average selling price (ASP) dipped by 3.1 percent to $27.90.
Next lifts prices to cover wage, tax costs and warns of slower growth
Next is increasing prices to offset higher wage and tax costs while anticipating slower growth but still managed to lift full-year guidance again after better-than-expected December sales.
Shoe Zone sees full-year profits halved as sales fall on weak consumer confidence, weather
Shoe Zone has halved earnings forecasts in another profit warning and claimed that recent tax and wage measures in the recent British government’s budget would force it to close an unspecified number of stores.
Birkenstock posts higher-than-expected Q4 results
Birkenstock reported revenues of €456 million in its fourth quarter ended Sept. 30, up by 22 percent on the year earlier on both a reported and constant currency basis. Financial analysts were expecting a top line of €440 million.
Designer Brands continues to ‘de-weatherize‘ business as Q3 boot sales slump 27%
Designer Brands said it would continue to take steps to reduce its reliance on seasonal footwear after sales of boots slumped 27 percent in the third quarter ended Nov. 2, nearly double the 15 percent decline it had forecast.
Genesco more optimistic on outlook as Journeys turnaround gains pace
Genesco raised its sales and earnings guidance for its 2025 fiscal year, as the turnaround of its Journeys division accelerates, offsetting softer demand and a more cautious outlook for its Schuh and Johnston & Murphy businesses.
Ecco has a new CEO
Ecco’s CEO, Panos Mytaros, has stepped down and been replaced by the group’s Chief Commercial Officer, Thomas Gøgsig. No explanation was given regarding the change at the helm.
Caleres cuts earnings guidance, sees more balanced international growth
Caleres once again cut its sales and earnings guidance for its full fiscal year, after a slump in boot sales made the biggest contribution to disappointing financial results for the third quarter ended Nov. 2.
Dr. Martens sees early signs of recovery in US as new products sell well
Dr. Martens reported signs of “encouraging” trading since the start of the autumn/winter season, with new products selling well in the US, despite the troubled footwear maker swinging to a loss for the half year on weak demand across all regions.