Joseph Civello's questions to Oxford Industries Inc (OXM) leadership • Q1 2026
Question
Joseph Civello from Truist Securities asked about the 4% growth in the wholesale channel, how this result compared to internal expectations, and the outlook for the second half of the year based on conversations with retail partners.
Answer
Chairman and CEO Tom Chubb stated the company was pleased with the wholesale growth, viewing it as a sign of brand strength in a competitive environment. CFO and COO Scott Grassmyer clarified that performance tracked to expectations, with a strong spring order book but a more conservative outlook for the year's second half, noting that specialty stores remain more challenged than department stores.