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The partnership and potential future deals could boost both retailers taking a hit as consumers pull back discretionary spending, and legacy media companies that have tried to maintain profits in a challenging landscape. Paramount's partnership with Shopsense was a key component of its Upfront presentation in May, a time when media companies make their annual pitch to advertisers. The agreement comes as legacy media companies look to generate new revenue streams and find different ways to monetize their content. While media companies have relied on ad revenue for some time, it's become more important as they look to make their streaming businesses profitable. Legacy meets AIAdvertisers and media companies have been leaning into generative AI tools, such as shoppable advertising.

Persons: MTV VMAs, they'll, Shopsense, Everyone's, Bryan Quinn, Shopsense's, it's, Natalie Bastian, Bastian, Laura Taylor, John Halley, Halley, Glenn Fishback, Quinn Organizations: MTV, Paramount Global, CNBC, Paramount, Amazon, Skydance Media, Disney, Gateway, Goodway Group, Paramount Advertising

☆ Dick's Sporting Goods blows past earnings estimates but issues cautious guidance ahead of 2024 election
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-04 | by ( Gabrielle Fonrouge | In Gabrielle-Fonrouge | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

For fiscal 2024, Dick's is now expecting diluted earnings per share to be between $13.55 and $13.90, up from previous guidance of $13.35 to $13.75 per share. At the midpoint, Dick's only raised its earnings guidance by about 18 cents, even though its fiscal second-quarter earnings came in 54 cents higher than expected. At the low end, Dick's earnings guidance falls a bit short of the $13.79 that analysts had expected, according to LSEG. Dick's maintained its sales guidance of $13.1 billion to $13.2 billion, which also fell flat compared with the $13.24 billion that analysts were looking for, according to LSEG. Dick's is slated to discuss its results with analysts and share more insights on its guidance at 8 a.m.

Persons: Lauren Hobart, Dick's, didn't, Walmart –, there's Organizations: Sporting Goods, LSEG, Target, Walmart, Federal

Dollar General shares tumbled Thursday after the discount retailer slashed its sales and profit guidance for the full year, suggesting its lower-income customers are struggling in this economy. Shares of the retailer, which caters to more rural areas, tumbled 25% after the earnings report. The company now expects fiscal 2024 same-store sales to be up 1.0% to 1.6%, lower than its prior outlook for a 2% to 2.7% increase. Dollar General has said that it needs to improve its stores and how it handles inventory to curb losses. Competitor Dollar Tree was falling in sympathy, off by more than 7% in early trading.

Persons: Todd Vasos Organizations: LSEG

American Eagle missed Wall Street's sales targets for a second quarter in a row on Thursday, but profit grew by nearly 60% thanks in part to lower product costs. During the quarter, American Eagle's intimates line Aerie saw revenue grow 9% while its namesake brand grew by 8%. The gross margin expansion was led by "favorable product costs," indicating American Eagle spent less to make its assortment during the quarter. During the quarter, American Eagle made some strides in achieving that goal. It posted operating income of $101 million, an increase of 55%, while its operating margin grew 2.4 percentage points to 7.8%.

Persons: Mike Mathias, I've, Jay Schottenstein, Matthias, Jennifer Foyle, Foyle Organizations: Eagle, LSEG, Finance, CNBC, Federal Reserve, Labor, American Eagle Locations: Northeast

Gap raised its full-year profit outlook on Thursday after seeing better-than-expected results at its largest brand, Old Navy. The apparel company's fiscal second quarter results were released earlier than planned after the company "inadvertently" posted them to its website and then removed them, a Gap spokesperson told CNBC. Gap posted earnings of $206 million, or 54 cents per share, compared with $117 million, or 32 cents per share, a year earlier. The company's second-quarter results didn't blow away expectations, but are solid improvements from where the company was a year ago. Its gross margin came in better than forecast at 42.6%, ahead of the 40.8% that analysts had expected, according to StreetAccount.

Persons: Richard Dickson —, Dickson, They're, Here's Organizations: Navy, CNBC, NYSE, LSEG, Mattel, —, Old Navy Locations: Old

☆ Lululemon cuts guidance, misses sales estimates after botched product launch
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-29 | by ( Gabrielle Fonrouge | In Gabrielle-Fonrouge | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Lululemon lowered its guidance and posted its first revenue miss in more than two years on Thursday after it botched a highly anticipated product launch and growth slowed in the Americas. Lululemon anticipates earnings per share will be in a range of $13.95 to $14.15, down from previous guidance of $14.27 to $14.47. Beyond total sales, Lululemon also missed expectations on comparable sales, which grew 2%, well behind estimates of 5.9%, according to StreetAccount. During the quarter, Lululemon pulled its Breezethrough leggings, launched in early July, after it received a wave of complaints about the product's unflattering fit. Lululemon's product challenges follow the departure of its longtime chief product officer, Sun Choe, who resigned in May to pursue another opportunity.

Persons: Lululemon, Calvin McDonald, McDonald, Lululemon's, Sun Choe, Jonathan Cheung, Nikki Neuburger, Neuberger, Gross Organizations: Lululemon Athletica, LSEG Locations: New York, Americas, U.S, China

☆ E.l.f. Beauty sales jump 50% on gains in color cosmetics and skin care, launch of Bronzing Drops serum
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-08 | by ( Gabrielle Fonrouge | In Gabrielle-Fonrouge | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

The company's sales soared to $324.5 million in its fiscal first quarter, leading it to raise its full-year guidance. He added that its Bronzing Drops serum quickly became a best seller on the company's website after its launch during the quarter. Following quarter after quarter of outsized growth, Wall Street has come to expect a lot from E.l.f. The company now anticipates its adjusted net income will be between $198 million and $201 million, compared with a previous outlook of between $187 million and $191 million. During the quarter, selling, general and administrative expenses increased by roughly $88.6 million to $180.6 million, representing 56% of net sales.

Persons: Tarang Amin, E.l.f, Mandy Fields, Fields, I'm, we're, Amin, we've, Gen Z, We'll, Gabby Douglas, Anastasia, Tas, Jameela Jamil Organizations: CNBC, LSEG, Alpha Locations: E.l.f

☆ Under Armour shares surge 20% after posting 'better than feared' quarterly sales
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-08 | by ( Gabrielle Fonrouge | In Gabrielle-Fonrouge | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Under Armour apparel is displayed at a Dick's Sporting Goods store on May 16, 2024 in Petaluma, California. Under Armour on Thursday said sales are falling across its business, but the athletic apparel retailer posted better fiscal first-quarter results than feared, sending its stock surging in early trading. Under Armour previously expected full-year earnings of 2 cents to 5 cents per share, and adjusted earnings between 18 cents and 21 cents per share. The athletic apparel company is in the midst of a broad restructuring plan as it fights to regain relevance, reverse a sales slump and boost profits. Apparel revenue fell 8%, footwear sales dropped 15% and accessories revenue slid 5%.

Persons: Armour, It's, Stephanie Linnartz, Kevin Plank, Plank, Eric Liedtke, Eric, …, William Blair, Armour's Organizations: Sporting Goods, LSEG, Marriott, Armour's, Apparel, Adidas, UA Locations: Petaluma , California, North America

☆ How sustainable diaper brand Kudos is taking on industry giants — with a Target rollout
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-04 | by ( Gabrielle Fonrouge | In Gabrielle-Fonrouge | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Still, plastic diapers from mega brands like Procter & Gamble -owned Pampers and Kimberly-Clark -owned Huggies continue to dominate the market. Kudos Diapers Courtesy: HatchMark StudioIn the three years since its launch, Kudos has raised more than $6 million in funding. Reduce the globe's reliance on fossil fuels by building out new supply chains and developing sustainable products that are just as effective – if not better – than competitors. Even sourcing natural materials for use instead of plastics would be challenging for larger companies because of their scale, Saigal said. The reality is, when natural materials become cheaper than plastic," she said.

Persons: Amrita Saigal, Clark, it'll, Saigal, it's, They're, Pampers Organizations: Environmental Protection Agency, Procter, Gamble, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, CNBC, Precursor Ventures, Xfund, Oversubscribed Ventures, MIT Locations: Kimberly

☆ Wayfair CEO likens home goods slowdown to 2008 financial crisis: 'Customers remain cautious'
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-01 | by ( Gabrielle Fonrouge | In Gabrielle-Fonrouge | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The first Wayfair brick-and-mortar store prepares to open on May 02, 2024 in Wilmette, Illinois. Online home goods company Wayfair saw sales decline in its fiscal second quarter as its CEO likened the current slowdown in the home goods category to the 2008 financial crisis. "Our credit card data suggests that the category correction now mirrors the magnitude of the peak to trough decline the home furnishing space experienced during the great financial crisis," Wayfair CEO Niraj Shah said in a news release. "Customers remain cautious in their spending on the home." The company saw adjusted EBITDA of $163 million during the quarter, still below the $168 million that Wall Street had expected, according to StreetAccount.

Persons: Niraj Shah, tailer, Wayfair, they've, Kate Gulliver, Jerome Powell, Shah Organizations: LSEG, CNBC Locations: Wilmette , Illinois

☆ AT&T, other phone companies sued over stolen nude images could face liability after court ruling
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( Gabrielle Fonrouge | In Gabrielle-Fonrouge | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The latest lawsuit against AT&T was filed Monday in California state court. Judge Stanley Bastian, the judge overseeing the T-Mobile case, ruled it could move forward after the company sought to have the lawsuit dismissed. It could affect the fate of future cases, including the lawsuit filed against AT&T on Monday, legal experts said. Goldberg, one of the lead attorneys behind both the T-Mobile and the new AT&T case. "And presumably that will induce the phone companies to innovate on their safety and privacy protections for consumers at their stores."

Persons: Jane Doe, Goldberg, Judge Stanley Bastian, Laura Hecht, Carrie Goldberg Organizations: Mobile, Verizon, CNBC, AT Locations: California, Los Angeles, Washington, C.A

☆ Peloton staved off the cash crunch that threatened its business. Where does it go now?
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-02 | by ( Gabrielle Fonrouge | In Gabrielle-Fonrouge | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

Before the refinancing, Peloton would have needed to pay around $800 million toward its debt by November 2025. Now that it has refinanced, Peloton has eased investor concerns about liquidity and has the breathing room it needs to try to turn around its business. Peloton faces risks aheadWhile the refinance may have bought Peloton some time, it's far from a panacea. Under the terms, Peloton will now be spending about $133 million annually in interest, up from around $89 million previously. As of the end of March, Peloton had about 6.6 million members — woefully behind that long-term target.

Persons: Michael Nagle, JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs, hasn't, Liz Coddington, Coddington, Evan DuFaux, Soros didn't, Neil Saunders, Barry McCarthy's, Karen Boone, Chris Bruzzo, Scott Stuart, Simeon Siegel, Siegel, John Foley, McCarthy, —, McCarthy – Organizations: Interactive, Bloomberg, Getty, CNBC, Soros Fund Management, Silver Point, GlobalData, Netflix, Turnaround Management Association, BMO Capital Markets, Spotify Locations: New York

☆ Nike CEO John Donahoe comes under fire from Wall Street after lackluster performance
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-28 | by ( Gabrielle Fonrouge | In Gabrielle-Fonrouge | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

As Wall Street digested the dismal outlook from the world's largest sportswear company, at least six investment banks downgraded Nike's stock. Analysts at Morgan Stanley and Stifel took it a step further, specifically calling the company's management into question. The company also said it expects fiscal 2025 sales to be down mid-single digits when it previously expected them to grow. If you ask Phil Knight, Nike's founder and its chairman emeritus, Donahoe is doing just fine. "I am optimistic in Nike's future and John Donahoe has my unwavering confidence and full support."

Persons: Jim Duffy, Morgan Stanley, Stifel, Donahoe, Matt Friend, That's, Hoka, Jessica Ramírez, Jane Hali, Nike didn't, they've, Kevin McCarthy, Neuberger Berman, CNBC's Scott Wapner, " McCarthy, They've, you've, it's, he's, Phil Knight, John Donahoe Organizations: Nike, eBay, Air Force, Air, Associates, CNBC Locations: 2HCY25, China, …, U.S

☆ Nike warns of guidance cut as it posts slowest annual sales gain in 14 years
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-27 | by ( Gabrielle Fonrouge | In Gabrielle-Fonrouge | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Nike on Thursday reported its slowest annual sales growth in 14 years, excluding the Covid-19 pandemic, as the sneaker giant warned of "challenges" that led it to cut its current year outlook. For the fiscal fourth quarter, the company handily beat earnings estimates as its cost-cutting efforts continue to bear fruit, but Nike fell short on revenue estimates. In fiscal 2024, Nike posted sales of $51.36 billion, which is flat compared to the prior year. In Europe, Middle East and Africa, Nike posted revenue of $3.29 billion, compared to estimates of $3.32 billion. In Asia Pacific and Latin America, Nike saw $1.71 billion in sales, compared to estimates of $1.77 billion.

Persons: Matthew Friend Organizations: Nike, NIKE, LSEG, Asia Locations: Nice, France, China, North America, Europe, Middle East, Africa, America

A picture of a cartoon dog appeared on his X feed Thursday afternoon, briefly driving up Chewy shares as much as 34% to $39.10. Chewy shares surged on Thursday after meme stock leader Roaring Kitty posted a picture on social media platform X that resembles the logo of the online pet food retailer. There's also a strong connection between meme stock GameStop and Chewy. GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen was the founder and CEO of Chewy, who was instrumental in PetSmart's takeover of Chewy in 2017 and its subsequent initial public offering in 2019. He later took over as GameStop CEO in 2023, leading a turnaround in the brick-and-mortar video game retailer.

Persons: Kitty, Keith Gill, Chewy, Roaring Kitty, There's, Ryan Cohen, Cohen, Petco, Gill Organizations: GameStop, Chewy, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Locations: Chewy

☆ Levi's shares drop 12% as jeans maker's sales disappoint despite denim craze
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-26 | by ( Gabrielle Fonrouge | In Gabrielle-Fonrouge | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

The jeans creator on Wednesday posted fiscal second quarter revenue that fell just short of Wall Street's expectations at a time when shoppers are stocking their wardrobes with denim dresses, skirts and ultra-low-rise baggy pants. It's not clear how sales at Docker's were affected by the timing of Levi's wholesale orders. The changes are necessary because nearly half of Levi's sales these days are coming from its own website and stores. During the quarter, wholesale revenue grew 7%, but excluding the shift in timing of wholesale orders, sales in the channel decreased 4%. Singh noted that wholesale revenue improved on a sequential basis, but the company has a "conservative" view of the channel's growth moving forward.

Persons: hasn't, Levi Strauss, Levi's, Harmit Singh, Singh, Michelle Gass Organizations: LSEG, Finance, CNBC, Levi's, Nike Locations: U.S, Europe, Macy's

☆ Fast fashion retailer Shein confidentially files for London IPO
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-24 | by ( Gabrielle Fonrouge | In Gabrielle-Fonrouge | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Shein, the fast fashion giant with links to China, has confidentially filed for a public listing in London as it faces backlash in the U.S., a person familiar with the matter told CNBC. Elected officials in the U.S. have repeatedly expressed concerns about the use of forced labor in Shein's supply chain and its use of a U.S. tax law exemption known as de minimis. Shein would still prefer to go public in the U.S., sources previously told CNBC, and its filing in London doesn't mean that an IPO will happen there. It's unclear if Beijing has signed off on the London listing. Shein's London filing marks another twist in the company's so-far long road to a public markets debut.

Persons: Shein, It's, Donald Tang, — CNBC's Sara Salinas Organizations: CNBC, U.S, National Retail Federation, U.S . Securities, Exchange Commission, Wall Street Journal, SEC Locations: China, London, U.S, Beijing, Singapore, Xinjiang

A fashion retail Forever 21 store is pictured in in London on September 30, 2019. Fashion retailer Forever 21 has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the US. Forever 21 is asking landlords for a break on rent as the legacy fast fashion player's sales decline and it struggles to keep up with savvier competitors, CNBC has learned. Forever 21 faces a range of issues that have long plagued its business. Similar to many retailers, Forever 21's massive store footprint weighed on its balance sheet when it first filed for bankruptcy.

Persons: Simon, Brooks Brothers, Lucky, Simon didn't Organizations: CNBC, Authentic Brands Group, Simon Property Group, Brookfield Property Partners, Sparc, Lucky Brand Locations: London, U.S

The meme stock was down about 12%, as the company's rescheduled shareholder event wrapped up with no detailed remarks about its strategies. GameStop shares dropped to session lows Monday after the company's highly anticipated annual meeting failed to offer any concrete updates on the video game retailer's future plans. Cohen didn't provide more specifics on the company's future growth strategies. GameStop is still struggling with a transition to online gaming and away from brick-and-mortar video game purchases, with investors banking on Cohen to eventually reinvent the company. The retailer recently raised more than $2 billion in an at-the-market equity sale as the video game company took advantage of the revived meme rally.

Persons: Ryan Cohen, Cohen, Cohen didn't, Roaring Kitty, Keith Gill, Gill Organizations: GameStop, New York Stock Exchange Locations: New York City, U.S

Traders work at the post where GameStop is traded on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., June 12, 2024. GameStop's annual shareholder meeting was disrupted by computer problems Thursday, as servers crashed under overwhelming interest in the stream, a customer service representative for the company hosting the stream told CNBC. According to a YouTube stream from an unaffiliated user purporting to reproduce the feed, the annual meeting was brought to order at 11:48 a.m. The rep said Computer Share's servers appeared to be unable to handle the amount of traffic the meeting had received and weren't accustomed to the volume of accounts. They added that Computer Share's tech team was working to solve the issue and advised interested parties to attempt to log in "every 5 to 10 minutes."

Persons: weren't, Keith Gill —, —, Gill Organizations: GameStop, New York Stock Exchange, CNBC, Share Locations: New York City, U.S

Abercrombie & Fitch has transformed itself from a dying mall brand into a Wall Street darling after spending years revamping its product assortment, overhauling its supply chain and rebranding as an inclusive retailer. Shares of the apparel company have surged over the last year as it posted quarter after quarter of sales growth and profits that consistently topped Wall Street's expectations. Under the direction of CEO Fran Horowitz, Abercrombie has become one of the biggest winners in retail, but its turnaround was years in the making and far from an overnight success. Perhaps most importantly, Abercrombie rebranded itself into a more equitable retailer after it earned a reputation for racism, toxicity and exclusivity. To learn more about Abercrombie's comeback and what's ahead for the retailer after a year of meteoric growth, check out the video above.

Persons: Fitch, Fran Horowitz, Abercrombie, Horowitz Organizations: Abercrombie

☆ Lululemon shares pop 12% despite lackluster earnings report and guidance
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-05 | by ( Gabrielle Fonrouge | In Gabrielle-Fonrouge | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Lululemon's full fiscal year guidance suggests the company is betting conditions will improve in the back half of the year. As growth in the Americas slows, Lululemon issued weak guidance for the current quarter. It expects revenue to be between $2.40 billion and $2.42 billion, just below estimates of $2.45 billion, according to LSEG. For the full year, Lululemon expects earnings per share to be between $14.27 and $14.47, ahead of the $14.11 that analysts had expected. It's expecting revenue to be between $10.7 billion and $10.8 billion, which is in line with expectations, according to LSEG.

Persons: Lululemon, Wall, Calvin McDonald, McDonald, Sun Choe Organizations: LSEG Locations: Shanghai, China, Americas

Take Gap and Foot Locker — two unlikely winners that posted results on Thursday. Under CEO Mary Dillon, Foot Locker has worked to change its stores, where it does more than 80% of its sales. It has tried to create not only a better shopping experience for consumers but also a better place for its critical brand partners. Instead of two walls of shoes with competing brands mixed together, Foot Locker is changing its fleet so the brands have their own unique displays. With refreshed stores and better product displays, consumers are converting more, too, and paying full price — even Foot Locker's lower-income shopper.

Persons: Locker, Richard Dickson, Anne Hathaway, Zac Posen, Mary Dillon, Foot Locker, Dillon, Dick's Organizations: U.S, Abercrombie, Fitch, TJX, Eagle, Navy, Banana, CNBC, Dick's Sporting Goods Locations: Banana Republic, New Jersey, North America

☆ Foot Locker's turnaround is showing signs of life, CEO sees consumers willing to pay full price
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-30 | by ( Gabrielle Fonrouge | In Gabrielle-Fonrouge | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

A Foot Locker store in New York, US, on Monday, May 27, 2024. Foot Locker's turnaround is starting to bear some fruit. Dillon, the former CEO of Ulta Beauty , has been working to turn around Foot Locker, but those efforts have taken longer than expected. Dillon has also been working to revamp Foot Locker's stores, where it still does about 80% of its annual sales. "And I think it's coming to life in a way that our brand partners are thrilled with.

Persons: Locker's, Foot Locker, It's, Mary Dillon, Dillon, Locker, John Donahoe, She's, We've Organizations: LSEG, CNBC, Nike, Dick's Sporting Goods Locations: New York

☆ Gap shares pop 20% as earnings beat on sales growth at all four brands
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-30 | by ( Gabrielle Fonrouge | In Gabrielle-Fonrouge | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

The retailer behind Gap, Banana Republic, Athleta and Old Navy blew past earnings estimates and beat on revenue, too. Here's how Gap did compared with what Wall Street was anticipating, based on a survey of analysts by LSEG:Earnings per share: 41 cents vs. 14 cents expected41 cents vs. 14 cents expected Revenue: $3.39 billion vs. $3.29 billion expectedGap shares spiked more than 20% in extended trading Thursday. Comparable sales were up 1%, well ahead of estimates of down 1.9%. Comparable sales were up 5% after being down a staggering 13% in the year-ago period. Analysts didn't have expectations for Athleta's comparable sales.

Persons: Richard Dickson's, Richard Dickson, Dickson, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Zac Posen, Anne Hathaway, Here's Organizations: Navy, LSEG, CNBC, Banana Republic Locations: New York, Banana Republic, Manhattan, Posen

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