Improved Product Margins and Reduced Inventory Levels
Product margins improved by 210 basis points due to higher initial markups and lower markdowns. Inventory levels were reduced by 14.5% compared to last year's second quarter.
First Profitable Quarter Since 2022
Reported earnings per share of $0.10, beating the earnings outlook range and marking the first profitable quarter in nearly three years.
Positive Start to Fiscal August
Total comparable net sales for fiscal August increased by 0.9%, with store sales up by 4.5%.
Debt-Free Balance Sheet
Ended the second quarter with $114 million in total liquidity and no borrowings, comprising $51 million in cash and $63 million in undrawn borrowing capacity.
Increased Social Media Presence
Quadrupled TikTok following to 169,000 followers, enhancing content creation and launching a TikTok shop.