Allbirds’ Sales Dip Continues in 2024, Losses Narrow
Allbirds’ revenue dropped 28 percent year over year to $39 million in the first quarter of the year as demand for its sneakers remains weak, the company reported on Wednesday.
Rather than targeting the biggest portion of the diamond market, engagement and bridal, the world’s biggest jeweller is selling pieces made with lab-created diamonds to women shopping for themselves.
The Danish jewellery company expects its sales growth to fall between 3 percent and 6 percent this year, an improvement from last year’s 8 percent drop.
Weakened customer demand, falling shares and political unrest in Hong Kong have hindered the jewellery brand’s attempt at relaunching.
Allbirds’ revenue dropped 28 percent year over year to $39 million in the first quarter of the year as demand for its sneakers remains weak, the company reported on Wednesday.
After rallying more than 120 percent last year, Shopify shares have struggled this year after the company had projected higher operating costs than expected for this quarter.
The online fashion specialist said it had built up net debts of £95m in the year to the end of February – down from almost £6m of net cash a year before – after losses widened 76 percent to £160 million.
Levi notified a federal judge in Oakland, California on Tuesday that it was dismissing the case with prejudice, meaning it cannot be brought again. Settlement talks began shortly after Levi sued in January.
Demand for retro shoe styles such as 'terrace' has helped boost sales of sportswear brands like Puma and its rival Adidas at a time when the sector has been hit by weaker consumer demand and excess stocks.
Kenvue beat Wall Street estimates for first-quarter profit on Tuesday, and said it would cut 4% of its global workforce amid the Tylenol and Band-Aid maker’s efforts to expand its key brands.
Vhernier is small but Richemont has a history of turning small brands into success stories
The company has argued that the law will stifle free speech and hurt creators and small business owners who benefit economically from the platform.