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☆ Abercrombie & Fitch posts its strongest first quarter ever, as sales jump 22%
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-29 | by ( Gabrielle Fonrouge | In Gabrielle-Fonrouge | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

An Abercrombie & Fitch signage is seen on a store on Fifth Avenue on August 25, 2022 in New York City. Abercrombie & Fitch reported its strongest first quarter in its history on Wednesday, continuing a winning streak that again exceeded expectations. "Growth was broad-based across regions and brands with Abercrombie brands registering 31% growth and Hollister brands delivering growth of 12%." As it stares down a tough year of comparisons, the company is building on the double-digit sales growth it saw in 2023. For the current quarter, Abercrombie anticipates sales will increase by a mid-teens percentage, ahead of estimates of up 9%, according to LSEG.

Persons: Fran Horowitz, Abercrombie, LSEG, Horowitz Organizations: Abercrombie, Fitch, LSEG Locations: New York City, U.S

☆ Dick's Sporting Goods raises guidance, says shoppers are spending more on sneakers and athletic gear
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-29 | by ( Gabrielle Fonrouge | In Gabrielle-Fonrouge | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

A shopping cart sits in front of a Dick's Sporting Goods store on August 26, 2020 in Daly City, California. Dick's Sporting Goods on Wednesday said customers are spending more on new sneakers and athletic gear, leading the retailer to raise its full-year earnings guidance. That's ahead of the $13.25 that analysts had expected, according to LSEG. The low end of that range is only in line with the 2% growth that analysts had expected, according to StreetAccount. Dick's is expecting full-year revenue to be between $13.1 billion and $13.2 billion, which is also in line with estimates of $13.16 billion, according to LSEG.

Persons: Dick's, Lauren Hobart Organizations: Sporting Goods, Dick's Sporting Goods, LSEG Locations: Daly City , California, Dick's

☆ American Eagle profit soars, but sales grow slower than expected
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-29 | by ( Gabrielle Fonrouge | In Gabrielle-Fonrouge | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

An American Eagle Outfitters store in New York, US, on Monday, May 27, 2024. American Eagle Outfitters Inc. is scheduled to release earnings figures on May 29. American Eagle on Wednesday said it's making gains in boosting profitability as it works to improve its product assortment and tweak operations. During the fiscal first quarter, American Eagle grew its gross margin by 2.4 percentage points. It recently implemented a new store design for American Eagle, which is "outpacing the balance of the chain," said Foyle.

Persons: it's, Mike Mathias, Jennifer Foyle, Foyle, we've Organizations: American Eagle Outfitters, American Eagle Outfitters Inc, Wall, LSEG, Eagle, Finance, CNBC, Federal Reserve Locations: New York

☆ Off-price retailers like TJX and Ross won't be slowing down any time soon — here's why
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-26 | by ( Gabrielle Fonrouge | In Gabrielle-Fonrouge | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Mario Anzuoni | ReutersOff-price retailers like TJX Companies and Ross are still posting sales gains and taking market share from rivals, but it's not just because consumers are under pressure and hunting for value. TJX and Ross both reported fiscal first quarter earnings last week that came in better than Wall Street expected, even as both companies lapped outsize growth from the prior-year period. Ross, which runs Ross Dress for Less and dd's Discounts, posted an 8% jump in sales, bringing revenue to $4.86 billion, compared to estimates of $4.83 billion, according to LSEG. "That's because they're providing consistent value to the consumer – and that's branded consistent value to the consumer at a discount price," said Roach. The dynamic is a bit different at Ross, which has more exposure to the lower- and middle-income consumer than TJX does and competes more on price, said Siegel.

Persons: Mario Anzuoni, Ross, it's, TJ Maxx, they've, Jessica Ramirez, Jane Hali, TJX, they'd, They've, Goldman Sachs, Brooke Roach, John Klinger, Michael Hartshorn, Roach, Simeon Siegel, Siegel, Ernie Herrman Organizations: Maxx, Reuters, TJX, Associates, Wall, Marshalls, CNBC, Walmart, BMO Capital Markets, Brands Locations: Pasadena , California, Homegoods, Ross

☆ E.l.f. Beauty posts first $1 billion year, but shares fall on weaker-than-expected guidance
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-22 | by ( Gabrielle Fonrouge | In Gabrielle-Fonrouge | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Beauty posted its first billion-dollar fiscal year on Wednesday as sales spiked 77%, but the retailer's shares fell as it said it expects its growth to slow. Sales rose to $321.1 million, up about 71% from $187.4 million a year earlier. For the full year, the company's sales grew to $1.02 billion, an increase of 77% from the year-ago period. Its guidance reflects that sentiment, but even so, the company expects to grow at a slower pace than Wall Street anticipated. expects net sales to be between $1.23 billion and $1.25 billion, which would be an increase of 20% to 22%.

Persons: Tarang Amin, Dave Kimbell, Estée Lauder, Coty, Kimbell, JPMorgan Chase, Read Organizations: LSEG, Walmart, Target, Wall, JPMorgan Locations: E.l.f

☆ Short seller alleges Oddity Tech is misleading investors
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-21 | by ( Gabrielle Fonrouge | In Gabrielle-Fonrouge | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

A short seller on Tuesday alleged that beauty and wellness company Oddity Tech has been misleading investors and isn't the online-only retailer it's claimed to be. Ningi has a short position in Oddity but didn't disclose the size of that position. Oddity Tech, the parent company of makeup brand Il Makiage and skincare brand Spoiled Child, sold investors on the premise that it's disrupting the legacy beauty industry by changing the way people buy makeup online. Ningi Research is alleging that Oddity is not a purely digital company and that its Il Makiage brand has more than 40 stores in Israel, where the company is based. Oddity previously told CNBC that more than half of its business is from repeat customers.

Persons: it's, Ningi, didn't, ODDITY's, they've, Oran Holtzman, Holtzman, authorizations, We'll, we've Organizations: Tech, CNBC, Ningi, U.S . Ningi, Better Business Locations: Israel, U.S

A sign is posted on the exterior of a Red Lobster restaurant on April 17, 2024 in Rohnert Park, California. Red Lobster has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, continuing the process to shrink its footprint and find a buyer, the company said in a statement. CNBC reported last month Red Lobster was seeking a buyer, weighed down by significant debt and long-term leases. At the time, it was tough to predict that Red Lobster would see sales drop as much as they have. "This restructuring is the best path forward for Red Lobster," Tibus said in a statement late Sunday.

Persons: — Jonathan Tibus, Alvarez, Marsal, Tibus, Red, we've, General Mills, Darden, Kim Lopdrup, Paul Kenny's, Kenny Organizations: CNBC, Golden, Darden, Food, General, Thai Union Group, Thai Union, Red Lobster, Seafood Alliance, Thai Locations: Rohnert Park , California, U.S, Canada, Orlando , Florida, Olive, Thai

☆ Peloton shares drop after it announces refinancing to stave off cash crunch
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-20 | by ( Gabrielle Fonrouge | In Gabrielle-Fonrouge | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Peloton shares plunged on Monday after the connected fitness company said it is launching a "global refinancing," as it looks to stave off a cash crunch amid falling sales. Peloton plans to use the proceeds to buy back about $800 million of its 0% convertible senior notes, which are currently due in 2026, and refinance its existing term loan. Shares fell more than 12% in extended trading after Peloton announced the refinancing, but later regained some ground. In a letter to shareholders, the company said it is "mindful" of the timing of its debt maturities, which include convertible notes and a term loan. "Overall, our refinancing goals are to deleverage and extend maturities at a reasonable blended cost of capital," the company said.

Persons: Barry McCarthy, McCarthy, Goldman Sachs Organizations: JPMorgan

☆ Under Armour is laying off workers as retailer says North America sales will plunge this year
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-16 | by ( Gabrielle Fonrouge | In Gabrielle-Fonrouge | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Under Armour announced a broad restructuring plan on Thursday as it said sales in its largest market, North America, plunged 10% and predicted the trend will get worse throughout its current fiscal year. The athletic apparel retailer also saw profits plunge by more than 96% during its fourth fiscal quarter, compared with the year ago period. During the quarter, sales in North America dropped 10% to $772 million, worse than the $780 million that analysts had expected, according to StreetAccount. The company said it expects sales to continue to worsen in North America. Analysts had expected earnings per share of 52 cents, according to LSEG.

Persons: Armour, Kevin Plank, Stephanie Linnartz, Plank, Linnartz Organizations: CNBC, LSEG, Analysts, Marriott, Armour Locations: Manhattan , New York City, North America

☆ Wayfair to open its first large store, as physical locations make a comeback
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-16 | by ( Gabrielle Fonrouge | In Gabrielle-Fonrouge | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +10 min

Wayfair follows other direct-to-consumer brands that have opened stores, including Warby Parker , Figs , Casper, Glossier and Everlane. In the early 2010s, new store openings largely outpaced closures, until the tide turned in 2017. Jeenah Moon | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesOther privately held direct-to-consumer brands have also expanded into retail stores, including bedding company Brooklinen, furniture store Burrow and apparel brands Everlane and Untuckit. High cost of entryIf direct-to-consumer brands could all open stores and suddenly boost sales and profitability, they'd all be doing it. Courtesy: WayfairSome direct-to-consumer brands have already been burned after they expanded too quickly and demand fell.

Persons: Niraj Shah, Wayfair, Warby Parker, Glossier, They're, Larry Cheng, It's, you'll, Liza Lefkowski, Shah, Coresight, John Mercer, Coresight's, Trina Spear, Spears, King, King of Prussia, Rebecca Fitts, Alvarez, Tolia, Allbirds, Al Drago Organizations: CNBC, Apple iOS, Companies, Walmart, Target, Joss, Discount, TJX, Bloomberg, Getty, Marsal, Washington , D.C Locations: Wilmette , Illinois, Chicago, Casper, Amazon, U.S, Coresight Research's, Burlington, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, King, King of Prussia , Pennsylvania, Georgetown, Washington ,

☆ Shein's U.S. charm offensive and IPO could hinge on NRF membership. So far, it's been rejected
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-13 | by ( Gabrielle Fonrouge | In Gabrielle-Fonrouge | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

Open to allIt's unclear why the NRF rejected Shein's membership application, but according to one of the people familiar, someone with sway is strongly against the company's admittance. The NRF's board has a leadership team and an executive committee. An NRF membership application form that can be found online states: "Companies principally engaged in retailing are eligible for membership in the Federation." Two of the board members said they weren't aware of any instances where the NRF denied a retailer membership. "I don't think they are in the business of turning anyone down," one of the board members told CNBC.

Persons: Scott Olson, Matthew Shay, Courtney Reagan, CNBC Steve Dennis, Neiman, Sears, Dennis, Shein, John Furner, Bob Eddy, Mike George, Brian Cornell, Tony Spring, wasn't, Wang Ying, Ashley Sanchez, Joscelin Flores, Allen J, They've, Temu, it's Organizations: Getty, National Retail Federation, CNBC, Neiman Marcus, New York Stock Exchange, Shay, Walmart U.S, BJ's Wholesale, Qurate, QVC, Federation, Brands, Publicis Groupe, Coresight, Xinhua News Agency, Forum, World Retail, Los Angeles Times, Chinese Communist Party Locations: Whitestown , Indiana, New York City, America, U.S, New York, United States, Hamburg, Germany, Los Angeles, Paris, Davos, Switzerland, Las Vegas, Shoptalk, Fontana, Ontario Mills, Ontario

Connected fitness company Hydrow, which Peloton once tried to buy, is growing sales and has acquired a majority stake in strength training company Speede Fitness as gymgoers move away from cardio exercises in favor of weights, the company told CNBC on Thursday. It said it acquired Speede Fitness so it can expand into strength training, one of the fastest-growing segments in fitness today. Hydrow's acquisition and sales growth come as Peloton, which is credited with creating the connected fitness market, struggles to turn around a slowing business. Hydrow's delivered unit sales for its connected rowing machine jumped 23% this year from the year-ago period. Peloton debuted its rowing machine, the Peloton Row, in September 2022, but has done little to advertise or highlight the $3,000 machine.

Persons: Hydrow, Bruce Smith, John Stellato, Smith, Travis Kelce, Justin Timberlake, Thomas Fitzgerald, Hydrow's Organizations: CNBC, Kansas City Chiefs

☆ Oddity Tech says it's bucking the beauty slowdown Ulta warned about
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-07 | by ( Gabrielle Fonrouge | In Gabrielle-Fonrouge | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

As Ulta Beauty says it expects a slowdown in retail's most resilient category, an upstart says it is bucking the trend. Excluding one-time items, Oddity reported earnings of 61 cents per share. Analysts had expected revenue of $186.5 million and earnings per share of 56 cents, according to LSEG. Oddity believes beauty and wellness products are best sold online, and that consumers will not need to visit beauty shops such as Ulta and Sephora if product selection can be improved. Last month, Ulta Beauty CEO Dave Kimbell warned that demand for beauty products was cooling, sending its stock down 15% that day and hitting shares of e.l.f.

Persons: Dave Kimbell, Estée Lauder, Coty, Kimbell, JPMorgan Chase, Lindsay Drucker Mann, Drucker Mann Organizations: LSEG, Nasdaq, JPMorgan, CNBC

A number of private equity firms have been considering a buyout of Peloton as the connected fitness company looks to refinance its debt and get back to growth after 13 straight quarters of losses, CNBC has learned. A number of other private equity firms have been circling Peloton as an acquisition target, but it's unclear if they have held formal discussions. Last week, Peloton announced a broad restructuring plan that's expected to reduce its annual run-rate expenses by more than $200 million by the end of fiscal 2025. Last week, Peloton announced CEO Barry McCarthy would be stepping down as it issued a disastrous earnings report that missed Wall Street's expectations. One source close to the company said Peloton isn't expected to have any issues refinancing its debt.

Persons: Barry McCarthy, Goldman Sachs Organizations: Interactive, CNBC, JPMorgan Locations: New York

☆ Dozens of former employees plan to sue Bowlero alleging discrimination after EEOC closes case, lawyer says
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-06 | by ( Gabrielle Fonrouge | In Gabrielle-Fonrouge | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

During the company's earnings call with Wall Street analysts later Monday, executives said that the EEOC investigation was now behind them and would no longer be a distraction. "Because of limited resources, we cannot file a lawsuit in every case where we find discrimination," the EEOC explains on its website. It's unclear if the question of whether to sue Bowlero made it to a vote with the EEOC's commissioners. He told CNBC he plans to sue Bowlero for $80 million, plus legal fees. In response, Bowlero's attorneys Alex Spiro and Hope Skibitsky at law firm Quinn Emanuel said they "are pleased with the outcome of the EEOC investigation."

Persons: Bowlero, Thomas Shannon, Robert Lavan, there's, it's, Daniel Dowe, EEOC, Dowe, Alex Spiro, Hope Skibitsky, Quinn Emanuel, Thomas Tanase, Tanase's, didn't Organizations: U.S, Commission, CNBC, AMF, Lucky, Wall Street, Bowlero Locations: North America, Virginia

☆ Wayfair's losses narrow by more than $100 million after layoffs, even as sales dip
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-02 | by ( Gabrielle Fonrouge | In Gabrielle-Fonrouge | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Wayfair's sales slid during its first fiscal quarter, but the online furniture retailer reduced its losses after cutting 13% of its workforce at the start of the year, the company announced Thursday. The steepest drop off came from Wayfair's international segment, where sales fell nearly 6% to $338 million compared to the year-ago period. The restructuring – the third Wayfair implemented since summer 2022 – was expected to save the company about $280 million, it said previously. During the quarter, Wayfair's active customers grew 2.8% to 22.3 million, slightly ahead of the 22.1 million that analysts had expected, according to StreetAccount. On average, orders were valued at $285 during the quarter, compared to the $275.07 that analysts had expected, according to StreetAccount.

Persons: Wayfair, Niraj Shah, Shah, – Organizations: LSEG

☆ Peloton CEO Barry McCarthy to step down, company to lay off 15% of staff as it looks to refinance debt
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-02 | by ( Gabrielle Fonrouge | In Gabrielle-Fonrouge | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

In a letter to staff, McCarthy said the company needed to implement layoffs because it wouldn't be able to generate sustainable free cash flow with its current cost structure. "Achieving positive [free cash flow] makes Peloton a more attractive borrower, which is important as the company turns its attention to the necessary task of successfully refinancing its debt," McCarthy said in the memo. McCarthy had also expected Peloton to reach positive free cash flow by June — a goal the company said it reached early during its third quarter. In a letter to shareholders, Peloton said it generated $8.6 million in free cash flow but it's unclear how sustainable that number is. The company didn't provide specific guidance on what investors can expect with free cash flow in the quarters ahead but said it does expect to "deliver modest positive free cash flow" in its current quarter.

Persons: Barry McCarthy, McCarthy, Karen Boone, Chris Bruzzo, Jay Hoag, It's, John Foley, hasn't, Goldman Sachs, Boone, Barry, Bruzzo, —, hadn't, Creditsafe, it's, Foley Organizations: Interactive, Allen & Company Sun Valley Conference, Spotify, Netflix, JPMorgan, LSEG, outperformance, CNBC Locations: Sun Valley , Idaho, lockstep

The Times Square Red Lobster will be offering free all-you-can-eat lobster to a select few customers on March 28. Beleaguered seafood chain Red Lobster is seeking a buyer as it looks to avoid filing for bankruptcy, CNBC has learned. Red Lobster could secure a buyer, it could declare bankruptcy or its lenders could take control of the company. This year marks the 10-year anniversary of Darden Restaurants' sale of Red Lobster after investors pushed the company to divest. As a result, Red Lobster reported $11 million in losses in the fiscal third quarter and $12.5 million in losses the following quarter.

Persons: it's, Jonathan Tibus, Alvarez, Lobster, Kim Lopdrup, Kelli Valade, Horace Dawson, Red Organizations: Times, CNBC, Bloomberg, Red Lobster, Darden Restaurants, Golden Gate Capital, Thai Union Group, Red, Seafood Alliance Locations: Golden

☆ Foot Locker debuts 'store of the future' as it looks to win back Wall Street's confidence
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-24 | by ( Gabrielle Fonrouge | In Gabrielle-Fonrouge | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

In this article FL Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNTA Foot Locker, Inc. store. Even the Striper uniform, the iconic black and white striped outfit worn by Foot Locker's store associates, is getting a refresh, Frank Bracken, Foot Locker's chief commercial officer, told CNBC in an interview. A Foot Locker, Inc. store. A Foot Locker, Inc. store. Courtesy of: Foot Locker, Inc.An overall view of a Foot Locker, Inc. store.

Persons: Foot Locker's, Frank Bracken, Foot, Bracken, Mary Dillon, Dillon, She's, Foot Locker, Locker Organizations: Inc, CNBC, Summer, Nike, Adidas Locations: New Jersey, Manhattan, Wayne, New York City, Paris, Melbourne, Delhi

☆ Express files for bankruptcy, plans to close nearly 100 stores as investor group looks to save the brand
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-22 | by ( Gabrielle Fonrouge | In Gabrielle-Fonrouge | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

The company said hours for remaining stores won't change and it will continue to accept orders and returns as usual. "The proposed transaction will provide Express with additional financial resources, better position the business for profitable growth and maximize value for the Company's stakeholders," Express said. "We are taking an important step that will strengthen our financial position and enable Express to continue advancing our business initiatives," he added. Last spring, Express acquired Bonobos' operating assets and related liabilities for $25 million from Walmart in a joint deal with WHP. The deal came as Express' "core business was weak, and cash was tight," GlobalData managing director Neil Saunders said in a Monday note.

Persons: –, Stewart Glendinning, Neil Saunders, Saunders, Kirkland Organizations: Express Inc, Longtime, Express, WHP, Simon Property Group, Brookfield Properties, Les Wexner's, CNBC, Walmart, Powerhouse, Ellis, Partners Locations: New York, U.S

☆ Lululemon to shutter Washington distribution center, lay off 128 employees after tripling warehouse footprint
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-19 | by ( Gabrielle Fonrouge | In Gabrielle-Fonrouge | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Lululemon is planning to shut down its Washington distribution center and lay off 128 employees after opening a massive new warehouse outside of Los Angeles, the company confirmed Friday. "While some employees will be retained and will relocate to other facilities, including our recently opened distribution center in the greater Los Angeles area, the optimization will result in the reduction of just over 100 positions within the existing Sumner distribution center," the person added. The closure comes after Lululemon more than tripled its warehouse footprint in the past few years to accommodate its rapid growth. In 2021, it entered into a new lease for a 1.26 million square-foot facility outside of Los Angeles in Ontario, California, filings show. In 2022, it leased a 980,000 square foot warehouse outside of Toronto in Brampton, Ontario.

Persons: Lululemon, Sumner, —, CNBC's Annie Palmer Organizations: state's Employment Security Department Locations: San Diego , California, Washington, Los Angeles, Sumner, Seattle, Sumner , WA, U.S, Canada, Toronto, Ontario , California, Brampton , Ontario, California, North America, Americas

☆ Nordstrom family tries again to take department store private, forms special committee
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-18 | by ( Gabrielle Fonrouge | In Gabrielle-Fonrouge | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

A sign marks the location of a Nordstrom store in a shopping mall on March 20, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. The Nordstrom family is once again considering taking the department store private and has formed a special committee to evaluate bids, it announced on Thursday. CEO Erik Nordstrom and president Pete Nordstrom recently told the company's board of directors that it's interested in pursuing a take private deal for the 123-year-old department store, Nordstrom said in a news release. In 2017, private-equity firm Leonard Green & Partners came close to taking the company private but the deal ultimately fell apart. The announcement comes as department stores face an uncertain future and grapple with declining sales.

Persons: Nordstrom, Erik Nordstrom, Pete Nordstrom, it's, Leonard Green Organizations: Leonard Green & Partners, Reuters Locations: Chicago , Illinois

☆ Peloton quietly drops unlimited free app membership because it failed to bring in paid subscribers
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-15 | by ( Gabrielle Fonrouge | In Gabrielle-Fonrouge | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Peloton has quietly removed its unlimited free-membership tier on its fitness app less than a year after it debuted because the initiative was failing to convert users into paid subscribers, the company said. People who signed up for the company's unlimited free membership before it was removed will continue to have access to it, Peloton said. McCarthy, a former Netflix and Spotify executive, had long wanted a free tier on the company's app. Soon after, the unlimited free tier was no longer available. While app subscribers declined during Peloton's fiscal second quarter ended Dec. 31, Coddington said the company still "believe[s]" in its app strategy and it remains "an important part of the business."

Persons: Barry McCarthy, McCarthy, Morgan, Liz Coddington, Coddington, we'll Organizations: Netflix, Spotify Locations: Manhattan, New York City, U.S

☆ Nike CEO says focus on its own website and stores went too far as it embraces wholesale retailers again
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-12 | by ( Gabrielle Fonrouge | In Gabrielle-Fonrouge | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Illuminated trademark of the American athletic footwear and apparel corporation Nike, Inc. seen on the Nike Store window in Antwerp, Belgium. The strategy allowed Nike to earn far more from its sales and gain better insights about its customers through data collection. Over the last four years, Donahoe said Nike tripled its mobile and digital business from about 10% of overall sales to 30%. Shifting to a direct model is capital-intensive and saddled Nike with the headaches of returns and owned inventory, which had typically fallen on wholesale partners. On top of that, department stores and specialty shops are massive customer acquisition engines.

Persons: Karol Serewis, John Donahoe, Donahoe, CNBC's Sara Eisen Organizations: Nike, Inc, Getty Images Locations: Antwerp, Belgium, Paris

☆ Nike CEO blames remote work for innovation slowdown, saying it's hard to build disruptive products on Zoom
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-12 | by ( Gabrielle Fonrouge | In Gabrielle-Fonrouge | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Nike CEO John Donahoe on Friday blamed remote work for the company falling behind on innovation, saying that it's tough to be disruptive when people are working from home. In an interview with CNBC's Sara Eisen from Paris, Donahoe was asked about the company's lack of fresh new products in its assortment, which had been a concern among investors. "What's been missing is the kind of bold, disruptive innovation that Nike's known for and when we look back, the reasons are fairly straightforward," said Donahoe. "In hindsight, it turns out, it's really hard to do bold, disruptive innovation, to develop a boldly disruptive shoe on Zoom," Donahoe said. So we realigned our company, and over the last year we have been ruthlessly focused on rebuilding our disruptive innovation pipeline along with our iterative innovation pipeline."

Persons: John Donahoe, CNBC's Sara Eisen, Donahoe, What's, it's Organizations: Nike Locations: Paris, Vietnam

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