Articles by Prachi Singh
SMCP targets returning to growth by 2026
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SMCP, parent company of the Sandro, Maje and Claudie Pierlot and Fursac brands, reported first quarter sales at 287 million euros, down 5 percent on an organic basis. The company continued to optimise its store network with 11 net closings during the quarter, mainly in Asia to reach 1,719 points of sales worldwide. The company will close 100...
Hermès records strong Q1 growth
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The Hermès Group’s consolidated revenue amounted to 3,805 million euros in the first quarter of 2024, up 17 percent at constant exchange and 13 percent at current exchange, driven by strong growth in all geographical areas. In the medium-term, despite the economic, geopolitical and monetary uncertainties around the world, the group confirms an...
Skechers achieves Q1 sales growth of 12.5 percent
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Skechers first quarter sales increased 12.5 percent as a result of a 15.2 percent increase internationally and a 7.8 percent increase domestically. “For the first quarter, Skechers achieved a new sales record of 2.25 billion dollars, EPS of 1.33 dollars, gross margins of 52.5 percent and an operating margin of 13.3 percent, all notable...
Columbia Sportswear's Q1 net sales drop by 6 percent
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For the first quarter, Columbia Sportswear Company’s net sales decreased 6 percent to 770 million dollars reflecting lower wholesale net sales in the United States and Canada. The company said in a release that full year net income is now expected to be 217 to 240 million dollars, resulting in diluted earnings per share of 3.65 dollars to 4.05...
Showroomprivé reports slight decline in Q1 revenues
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Showroomprivé (SRP Groupe), reported a first quarter GMV of 247.2 million euros, up 3 percent, while revenues decreased slightly by 3 million euros or 1.9 percent. Showroomprivé confirms that 2024 will be a year of transformation, with operating expenses that may impact profitability. Commenting on the first quarter update, David Dayan, chairman...
SportFits grows annual revenues by 31 percent
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SportFits, the e-commerce specialist for outdoor, bike and winter sports items, reported a sales increase of 31 percent to 24.4 million euros for 2023. The operating net margin was 6.51 percent with the company managing to grow profitability for the sixth year in a row. Commenting on the full year trading and outlook, Florian Weis, CEO of...
Deckers Brands promotes Marco Ellerker to president of global marketplace
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Deckers Brands has promoted Marco Ellerker to the newly created role of president of global marketplace, effective August 1, 2024. In his new role, Ellerker will oversee the omni-channel teams for all brands globally. He will become a member of the executive leadership team, reporting directly to Stefano Caroti, incoming chief executive officer...
Moncler Group revenues rise 16 percent in the first quarter
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In the first three months of 2024 Moncler Group revenues of 818 million euros, increased 16 percent including Moncler brand revenues of 705 million euros and Stone Island brand revenues of 113 million euros. Moncler brand revenues increased by 20 percent cFX, driven by strong growth in the DTC channel across all regions, while Stone Island brand...
AB Foods-owned Primark posts increased profit margins
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Primark sales were up 7.5 percent for the 24 weeks to March 2, 2024 marked by a slow start for many cold weather categories due to unseasonal warm weather, followed by strong Christmas trading with seasonal ranges selling through well. However, the company, part of the diversified Associated British Foods (ABF), said in a release that adjusted...
Zegna's Q1 revenues improve, while Thom Browne declines
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Ermenegildo Zegna Group announced unaudited revenues of 463.2 million euros for the first quarter, up 8.1 percent or 10.7 percent at constant currency and down 5.3 percent on an organic growth basis. Revenues for the Zegna segment amounted to 324.9 million euros, up 1.7 percent and 4.3 percent on an organic growth basis, while revenues for the...