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The stock of Foot Locker reportedly experienced a significant decrease of 30% following the release of its Q2 earnings report, which revealed slow sales and an interesting explanation for the decline.
During this month, major retail companies will be sharing their Q2 earnings reports with investors. Unfortunately, Foot Locker’s report was not positive. It disclosed a 9.9% decrease in sales, amounting to $1.8 million in Q2 compared to the strong $2.1 million it achieved in Q2 of the previous year.
According to CNBC, Foot Locker’s CEO attributed the decline to “consumer softness.” Over the past two quarters, Foot Locker has heavily relied on promotions to drive sales because their primary customers, who have lower to middle incomes, have reduced their spending on discretionary goods like shoes and clothes.
“Our second quarter results were generally as we expected, despite the challenging consumer environment,” Foot Locker CEO Mary Dillon explained. “However, we observed a decline in trends in July and have adjusted our 2023 outlook to compete effectively for price-sensitive consumers while still investing strategically according to our Lace Up plan. Importantly, we continue to improve our inventory levels and aim to position the business favorably for the upcoming holiday season and 2024.”
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Additionally, Foot Locker announced the suspension of dividend payouts to stockholders. As expected, this news caused a swift reaction in the stock market, resulting in a reported 30% drop in Foot Locker’s stock value. It will be a challenging task for the retailer to turn things around.
Earlier this year, Foot Locker revealed its decision not to carry Kanye West’s Yeezy sneakers in its stores, unlike its competitors. In hindsight, given the recent news, this may not have been the best decision. The revenue generated from Yeezy sales could have provided a boost and attracted more customers to the website. The upcoming holiday season is crucial for Foot Locker, and hopefully, they will see positive outcomes.
