Quarter Results
Hermès reports strong first quarter
The luxury group reported a first quarter sales growth of 17% at constant exchange, as compared to the same period of last year, “with solid activity in all geographical areas”
Sales decline at Columbia Sportswear
The US-based company posted a 6% year-over-year decline in the first quarter of 2024, in line with previous expectations, due to a general slowdown in demand and a difficult competitive environment
2023: a year of mixed results in casual and outdoor
In a challenging year for retail, marked by high inflation and weaker consumer demand, we looked at how some of the key players in the casual and outdoor segment are faring and whether some may be poised for a comeback
Primark reports strong sales growth in the H1
Associated British Foods (ABF) has reported strong sales growth for Primark in the first half of the year, highlighting that the Christmas season helped to offset the impact of a slow start to the cold season
Kering expects H1 recurring operating income to decline by 40-45%
The French-based luxury giant expects its first half operating profit to plummet by 40% to 45%, after reporting a 10% year-over-year fall in sales, largely due to the weak performance of Gucci
Asos announces stock reduction ahead of target
The online retailer widened its losses in the first half of its fiscal year, but said its turnaround plan was progressing well, highlighting that it had reduced its stock levels ahead of target
Better-than-expected first quarter prompts adidas to raise guidance
The German-based sportswear company has announced better-than-expected figures in its preliminary results for the first quarter of 2024, raising its full-year guidance in result
Sports category drives first quarter growth for Stella Holdings
The footwear manufacturer has reported an unaudited consolidated revenue increase of 18.9% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2024, mainly due to demand for sports products
New CEO at Dr. Martens as the outlook for FY25 worsens
The British footwear company has announced that Ije Nwokorie, currently Chief Brand Officer, will succeed Kenny Wilson as CEO, while admitting that the outlook for fiscal 2025 is challenging
Slow start to 2024 for LVMH
Amid a slowdown in demand for luxury and a challenging geopolitical and economic environment, the French-based luxury group has reported a 3% rise in revenue in the first quarter of 2024
Uniqlo owner posts robust first half
The Japan-based Fast Retailing has reported a “record” first half revenue of 1.60 trillion yen (9.77 billion euros), up by 9.0% year-on-year, mainly due to a strong performance from Uniqlo overseas
Short term outlook for JD Sports remains challenging
The UK-based sports retailer has reported a 3.6% year-on-year sales growth in its fiscal 2024, but expects the trading environment to remain challenging in the first half of the current year
H&M’s operating performance improves in the first quarter
Despite a slight decline in net sales, the Sweden-based fashion group surprised with a “substantial improvement” in operating profit and total profit in the first quarter of its fiscal year
A slight increase in revenue for Nike
The US-based company has reported a slight increase in revenue on both a reported and currency basis in the third quarter of fiscal 2024, as compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year
Designer Brands announces fourth quarter and full year results
The North American company ended the fiscal year 2023 with better-than-expected results due to its brand portfolio, but highlighted the challenging environment it faced-
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