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CEO Efraim Grinberg pointed to a challenging consumer spending environment, particularly in the watch category.
A set of Movado Connect 2.0 watches. The company reported declining sales in its recent second quarter results.
Paramus, N.J.—Movado Group posted declining sales in its second-quarter results, lowering its fiscal guidance for the year ahead as consumer spending on watches remains “difficult.”
“While increased marketing investment coupled with our initiatives to enhance retail performance drove improvement in our sales trend from the first quarter, second quarter sales and earnings were below our expectations due to the challenging consumer spending environment compounded by increased expenses to support future growth,” CEO Efraim Grinberg said.
The company previously announced its plan to increase marketing spend to $25 million, which ramped up in the second quarter.
It recently launched a new Movado campaign called “When I Move You Move,” a nod to the lyrics in Ludacris’ song “Stand Up,” which is featured in the campaign.
The retailer is hoping the new campaign, featuring famous faces like Ludacris, Julianne Moore, Jessica Alba, Tyrese Haliburton, and Christian McCaffrey, will bolster sales.
In the second quarter ending July 31, net sales fell about 1 percent year-over-year (less than 1 percent on a constant dollar basis) to $159.3 million.
Net sales for the first half were down 3 percent to $296 million.
Movado attributed the decrease to mixed sales at brick-and-mortar stores owned by wholesale customers, as well as those operated by Movado, partially offset by an increase in U.S. online retail.
“While we are excited by the initiatives that we have put in place, the consumer spending environment in the watch category continues to be difficult in many markets around the world and we believe this will have an impact on our second half results,” said Grinberg.
On an earnings call Thursday morning, Grinberg noted that its retail partners, especially in the U.S. and Europe, placed orders “cautiously.”
There were some bright spots in the quarter, said Grinberg, which the retailer plans to capitalize on in the second half of the year.
Movado brand sales were up 1 percent, noting significant growth in the direct-to-consumer channel as Movado.com sales rose 21 percent. The rise was partially offset by a 6 percent decline in its wholesale channel.
Grinberg noted the success of its “Movado Bold Quest” collection, which features a design inspired by a vintage Movado watch from the 1970’s.
“Opening at $595, Bold Quest fills more accessible price points that we had previously vacated,” he said.
As for its jewelry offerings, Grinberg noted on the call that “jewelry is actually outperforming watches in our fashion brands and seems to be doing very well.”
“That continues to represent a big opportunity for the company as we grow that business, [which is] particularly strong in markets like Europe and Mexico.”
The Movado brand will refresh its jewelry assortment, beginning early next year, he said.
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“While increased marketing investment coupled with our initiatives to enhance retail performance drove improvement in our sales trend from the first quarter, second quarter sales and earnings were below our expectations due to the challenging consumer spending environment compounded by increased expenses to support future growth,” CEO Efraim Grinberg said.
The company previously announced its plan to increase marketing spend to $25 million, which ramped up in the second quarter.
It recently launched a new Movado campaign called “When I Move You Move,” a nod to the lyrics in Ludacris’ song “Stand Up,” which is featured in the campaign.
The retailer is hoping the new campaign, featuring famous faces like Ludacris, Julianne Moore, Jessica Alba, Tyrese Haliburton, and Christian McCaffrey, will bolster sales.
In the second quarter ending July 31, net sales fell about 1 percent year-over-year (less than 1 percent on a constant dollar basis) to $159.3 million.
Net sales for the first half were down 3 percent to $296 million.
Movado attributed the decrease to mixed sales at brick-and-mortar stores owned by wholesale customers, as well as those operated by Movado, partially offset by an increase in U.S. online retail.
“While we are excited by the initiatives that we have put in place, the consumer spending environment in the watch category continues to be difficult in many markets around the world and we believe this will have an impact on our second half results,” said Grinberg.
On an earnings call Thursday morning, Grinberg noted that its retail partners, especially in the U.S. and Europe, placed orders “cautiously.”
There were some bright spots in the quarter, said Grinberg, which the retailer plans to capitalize on in the second half of the year.
Movado brand sales were up 1 percent, noting significant growth in the direct-to-consumer channel as Movado.com sales rose 21 percent. The rise was partially offset by a 6 percent decline in its wholesale channel.
Grinberg noted the success of its “Movado Bold Quest” collection, which features a design inspired by a vintage Movado watch from the 1970’s.
“Opening at $595, Bold Quest fills more accessible price points that we had previously vacated,” he said.
As for its jewelry offerings, Grinberg noted on the call that “jewelry is actually outperforming watches in our fashion brands and seems to be doing very well.”
“That continues to represent a big opportunity for the company as we grow that business, [which is] particularly strong in markets like Europe and Mexico.”
The Movado brand will refresh its jewelry assortment, beginning early next year, he said.
Looking to the U.S., quarterly sales were down less than 1 percent year-over-year while international sales fell 1 percent (less than 1 percent on a constant dollar basis).
First-half net sales in the U.S. and internationally were down 3 percent year-over-year.
Second-quarter gross profit was $86.4 million, or 54 percent of net sales, compared with $89.3 million, or 56 percent of net sales, in the previous second quarter.
The decrease in gross margin percentage in Q2 was attributed to an “unfavorable” change in channel and product mix.
First-half gross profit was $161.9 million, or 55 percent of net sales, compared with $171.3 million, or 56 percent of net sales, in the previous first half.
The first-half decrease in gross margin percentage was attributed to an “unfavorable” change in channel and product mix as well as decreased leverage of higher fixed costs on lower sales, partially offset by reduced shipping costs.
Net income in Q2 was $3.7 million, down 54 percent compared to net income of $8 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2024.
First-half net income was $6.6 million, down 62 percent compared to net income of $17.2 million in the first six months of last year.
Movado lowered its guidance for the year ahead, citing a challenging environment.
It now expects fiscal 2025 net sales to be between $665 million and $675 million, down from its prior guidance of $700 million and $710 million.
Second-half sales are expected to be flat to slightly positive year-over-year.
Gross profit is expected to be 54 percent of net sales, down from its previous expectation of 55 percent.
Operating income is forecast to be in a range of $23 million to $26 million, as compared to its previous expectation of $32 million to $35 million.
“As we begin to plan for next fiscal year, we are committed to reducing our operating expenses to improve profitability. At the same time, we expect the combination of our upcoming marketing initiatives, along with compelling innovation, to drive excitement for our brands and business,” said Grinberg.
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