Key drivers behind the quarter
- Lower traffic and clearance sales — Co said the Q2 sales decline was driven by lower store and online traffic and a higher proportion of clearance sales.
- E-commerce transition issues — Transition of e-commerce operations to Salesforce took longer than anticipated, contributing to the sales decline.
- Wholesale shipment reduction — Planned reduction in wholesale shipments to align inventory positions and liquidate aged inventory weighed on results.
- Higher markdowns and tariffs — Gross margin was pressured by higher markdown sales and increased tariffs, partially offset by tariff refunds.
Quarterly financial highlights
| Metric | Actual |
|---|
| Q2 Sales | $241.80 mln |
| Q2 Adjusted Loss Per Share | $0.82 |
| Q2 Loss Per Share | $1.39 |
| Q2 Adjusted Net Loss | $18.20 mln |
| Q2 Net Loss | $31 mln |
| Q2 Adjusted Gross Margin | 34.60% |
Outlook and operating priorities
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