Pandora Raises Full-Year Growth Outlook as Q2 Profit in Line

Jewels are seen in a Pandora jewellery shop in downtown Rome, Italy, August 7, 2018. (Reuters)
Jewels are seen in a Pandora jewellery shop in downtown Rome, Italy, August 7, 2018. (Reuters)
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Pandora Raises Full-Year Growth Outlook as Q2 Profit in Line

Jewels are seen in a Pandora jewellery shop in downtown Rome, Italy, August 7, 2018. (Reuters)
Jewels are seen in a Pandora jewellery shop in downtown Rome, Italy, August 7, 2018. (Reuters)

Pandora, the world's biggest jewellery maker, reported second-quarter operating profit broadly in line with expectations on Monday and increased its growth outlook for the year.

Operating profit rose to 1.34 billion Danish crowns ($196.25 million) in the second quarter from 1.19 billion a year earlier compared with an average 1.3 billion forecast by 14 analysts in a poll compiled by the company.

Pandora increased its full-year organic growth guidance to between 9% and 12% compared to its previous guidance of 8-10%. It kept its operating margin guidance at around 25%.

"We are again raising revenue guidance for 2024 and look to the second half of the year with optimism," CEO Alexander Lacik said in a statement.



Zalando Reports 18.5% Jump in Q2 Operating Profit

The logo of fashion retailer Zalando is pictured at the new headquarters in Berlin, Germany, April 10, 2019. (Reuters)
The logo of fashion retailer Zalando is pictured at the new headquarters in Berlin, Germany, April 10, 2019. (Reuters)
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Zalando Reports 18.5% Jump in Q2 Operating Profit

The logo of fashion retailer Zalando is pictured at the new headquarters in Berlin, Germany, April 10, 2019. (Reuters)
The logo of fashion retailer Zalando is pictured at the new headquarters in Berlin, Germany, April 10, 2019. (Reuters)

Online fashion marketplace Zalando reported an 18.5% rise in its operating profit for the second quarter on Tuesday, helped by inventory management and lower order fulfilment costs, as its sports, designer and beauty segments drove growth.

Zalando has focused on higher-priced brands and the growing sportswear category, along with scaling up its partner business, as it faces competition from fast-fashion retailers with cheaper offerings such as Shein.

Quarterly adjusted earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) rose to 171.6 million euros ($187.9 million) from 144.8 million in the same period last year, Zalando said.

Its qross merchandise volume (GMV) - a key revenue metric measuring the total value of all goods sold - rose 2.8% on the year to 3.8 billion euros in the second quarter, while revenue was up 3.4% at 2.6 billion euros.

Zalando also said Chief Financial Officer Sandra Dembeck had decided not to renew her contract beyond the current term ending on Feb. 28, 2025.