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Moody’s Cuts VF Corp. Unsecured Debt Rating
Moody’s last week downgraded VF Corp.’s unsecured debt rating on expectations that headwinds with Vans and the broader economy will keep the company’s leverage ratio high. VF ended 2022 with a debt-to-EBITDA ratio – used as a way to gauge a company’s ability to pay...
Moody’s Cuts VF Corp.’s Unsecured Debt Rating
Challenges facing the Vans business and inventory right-sizing at Dickies, among other factors, are contributing to a high debt to EBTIDA ratio, prompting the ratings agency revision.
Supreme’s Latest Move Under VF: Sunset Boulevard Store
The streetwear brand has moved from its long-time home on Fairfax Boulevard into the expanded space, continuing measured expansion under its parent.
Rip Curl Sales Rise 18% in First Half
Rip Curl’s growth was aided by gains in direct-to-consumer, according to parent company KMD Brands.
Field & Stream Brand to Enter Hotel Space
The Field & Stream brand is set to enter the hospitality industry with a new chain of hotels aimed at capitalizing on the popularity of outdoor sports. Field & Stream Lodge Co. was launched as a partnership between real estate investment firms Starwood Capital...
New Xcel Owner Wedge Brands Looks to Expand Portfolio
Wedge Brands CEO Jarka Duba talks about plans to build a global platform, potential future acquisitions in surf, snow and outdoor, and how Wedge helped Xcel double revenue.
Newell’s Outdoor Business Declines from Pandemic Peak
Newell Brands’ Outdoor & Recreation division saw sales fall in the fourth quarter on macroeconomic trends as retailers clear overstock and consumer spending tightens. Newell Brands operates businesses across the food, home fragrance, commercial, baby, home...
Supply Chain Issues Ease, but West Coast Dockworker Negotiations Continue
Falling demand has helped congestion, but one big wildcard remains: the West Coast dockworker negotiations.
Vans Will Not Renew US Open of Surfing Sponsorship
The company said it plans to instead turn its focus on company-owned events.
Canada Goose Targets C$3B in Revenue by Fiscal 2028
Canada Goose Holdings on Tuesday offered a five-year growth plan it thinks can take the luxury brand to C$3 billion ($2.2 billion) in revenue. “Looking ahead, we see incredible opportunity to continue the revenue growth trajectory we have experienced since the time of...
“Red Hot” Hoka Continues to Outperform
Sales of Hoka surged in the December quarter as parent Deckers Brands looks to maintain tight control of the running shoe company's distribution. Hoka, which first hit $1 billion in sales for the trailing 12 months in the June quarter, once again passed another...