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Citi Trends (CTRN) lifts 2026 outlook despite Q2 loss

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Citi Trends, Inc. (CTRN) reported strong second quarter fiscal 2026 sales growth and raised its fiscal 2026 outlook. Q2 2026 net sales rose 10.9% to $211.6 million, with comparable store sales up 10.5% and 19.7% on a two-year basis, marking eight consecutive quarters of comparable sales growth.

Year-to-date 2026 net sales increased to $442.5 million, with comparable store sales up 12.2% and 21.8% on a two-year basis. Despite a Q2 GAAP net loss of $0.9 million, the first half produced net income of $6.8 million and adjusted EBITDA of $19.4 million, already above full-year 2025 adjusted EBITDA. Management highlights disciplined execution, a debt-free balance sheet, a new Insiders Club CRM platform, and a growing new-store pipeline as positioning the company for accelerated profitable growth.

Positive

  • Q2 2026 net sales grew 10.9% to $211.6 million, with comparable store sales up 10.5% and 19.7% on a two-year basis, showing continued top-line momentum.
  • First-half 2026 adjusted EBITDA was $19.4 million, up from $5.3 million in the prior-year period, already exceeding adjusted EBITDA for all of fiscal 2025.
  • First-half 2026 net income reached $6.8 million versus $4.7 million a year earlier, reflecting improved profitability alongside double-digit sales growth.
  • Management states the company has a strong, debt-free balance sheet, supporting its updated fiscal 2026 outlook and growth initiatives.

Negative

  • Q2 2026 GAAP results showed a net loss of $0.9 million, compared with net income of $3.8 million in Q2 2025.
  • The workforce model transition program, running through Q1 2027, is generating severance, relocation and recruiting costs, including $89 thousand in Q2 2026 adjustments.

Filing Explained

As of August 1, 2026, cash was $55,892 thousand; transition-program costs are expected to continue through the first quarter of 2027.

The August 25 Form 8-K reports second-quarter fiscal 2026 results and furnishes the attached release; its material additions here are a balance-sheet snapshot and an ongoing workforce-model transition.

The release presents adjusted figures as supplemental non-GAAP measures, says they are not standardized, and says they are not a substitute for GAAP. For the quarter, the release presents both GAAP net loss and adjusted net income, with the latter calculated after the listed adjustments.

At August 1, 2026, the balance sheet reported $55,892 thousand of cash, $362,362 thousand of total liabilities, and $124,646 thousand of stockholders’ equity. The workforce-model transition began in the second quarter, affects approximately 30 roles, includes severance, relocation assistance, and recruiting costs, and is expected to be completed during the first quarter of 2027, after which the filing says no further implementation expenses are expected.

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Q2 2026 net sales $211,632 thousand Second quarter 2026 net sales, up 10.9% year over year
Q2 2026 comparable store sales growth 10.5% Second quarter 2026 comparable store sales growth; 19.7% on a two-year basis
First-half 2026 net sales $442,490 thousand Twenty-six weeks ended August 1, 2026 net sales
First-half 2026 net income $6,823 thousand Net income for the twenty-six weeks ended August 1, 2026
First-half 2026 adjusted EBITDA $19,401 thousand Adjusted EBITDA for the twenty-six weeks ended August 1, 2026
Q2 2026 net income (loss) $(931) thousand Net loss for the second quarter 2026
Total assets $487,008 thousand Total assets as of August 1, 2026
Total stockholders’ equity $124,646 thousand Stockholders’ equity as of August 1, 2026
comparable store sales financial
"Q2 2026 comparable store sales growth of 10.5%, 19.7% on a two-year basis"
Comparable store sales measure the change in revenue generated by stores that have been open for a certain period, typically at least one year. It helps assess how well a business is growing by showing whether existing stores are attracting more customers and sales, rather than just counting new store openings. Investors use this figure to gauge the true health and performance of a company's core operations over time.
adjusted EBITDA financial
"Net Income for the first half of Fiscal 2026 of $6.8 million; adjusted EBITDA* of $19.4 million"
Adjusted EBITDA is a way companies measure how much money they make from their core operations, like running a business, by removing certain costs or income that aren’t part of regular business activities. It helps investors see how well a company is doing without distractions from unusual expenses or gains, making it easier to compare companies or track performance over time.
equity-based compensation financial
"Beginning in 2026 the Company updated its definition ... to include an addback of equity-based compensation expense"
Equity-based compensation is pay given to employees or contractors in the form of company ownership—such as stock, stock options, or restricted shares—instead of or in addition to cash. It matters to investors because it aligns workers’ interests with shareholders (like giving employees a slice of the company pie), but can also dilute existing owners and appears as a real cost on financial statements, affecting earnings and share value.
workforce model transition other
"a workforce model transition program designed to shift the Company from a location-flexible workforce model"
lease termination fee financial
"Represents a lease termination fee associated with the closure of a store"
A lease termination fee is a payment a tenant or lessee must make to end a lease early or cancel a rental contract. Think of it like paying a landlord to break a long-term rental agreement; for investors, the fee matters because it creates a one-time cash outflow and potential charge against earnings, can alter a company’s ongoing rent obligations, and affects short-term cash flow and balance-sheet liabilities.
Q2 2026 net sales $211,632 thousand Increased from $190,750 thousand in Q2 2025
First-half 2026 net sales $442,490 thousand Increased from $392,478 thousand in first-half 2025
First-half 2026 net income $6,823 thousand Increased from $4,689 thousand in first-half 2025
First-half 2026 adjusted EBITDA $19,401 thousand Increased from $5,264 thousand in first-half 2025
Q2 2026 comparable store sales growth 10.5% Up 19.7% on a two-year basis
Guidance

The company states it is raising its fiscal 2026 outlook and updating its guidance to incorporate second quarter results while maintaining its outlook for the second half of the year.

FAQ

How strong were comparable store sales for CTRN in 2026 year-to-date?

Year-to-date fiscal 2026, Citi Trends’ comparable store sales grew 12.2%, and 21.8% on a two-year basis, reflecting sustained traffic and sales gains across the store base.

What restructuring or transition initiatives are affecting CTRN’s results?

In Q1 2026, Citi Trends announced a workforce model transition to shift from a location-flexible model to office-based roles concentrated in Savannah and New York. Implementation began in Q2 2026 and is expected to complete by Q1 2027, with related severance and relocation costs.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 25, 2026

 

Citi Trends, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   000-41886   52-2150697
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)   (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer Identification No.)

 

17 Park of Commerce Boulevard, Suite 200, Savannah, Georgia   31405
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (912) 236-1561

 

Former name or former address, if changed since last report: Not applicable

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (See General Instruction A.2 below):

 

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
   
¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
   
¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
   
¨ Pre- commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, $0.01 par value CTRN Nasdaq Stock Market

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

 

Emerging growth company  ¨

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  ¨

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

 

On August 25, 2026, the Company issued a press release reporting its financial results for the second quarter ended August 2, 2026 (the “Press Release”). A copy of the Press Release is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K (the “Current Report”) as Exhibit 99.1, the contents of which are incorporated herein solely for purposes of this Item 2.02 disclosure by this reference.

 

The information contained in this Item 2.02, including the Press Release attached to this Current Report, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of such section. The information in this Item 2.02, including the Press Release, shall not be incorporated by reference into any filings under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in any such filing.

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits.

 

Exhibit No.   Description
     
99.1   Press Release dated August 25, 2026.
     
104   Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

  CITI TRENDS, INC.
   
Date: August 25, 2026 By: /s/ Heather Plutino
Name: Heather Plutino
Title: Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

CITITRENDS ANNOUNCES SECOND QUARTER FISCAL 2026 RESULTS

 

Company raises Fiscal 2026 outlook

 

Q2 2026 total sales increased 10.9% to $211.6 million; year-to-date total sales increased 12.7% to $442.5 million

 

Q2 2026 comparable store sales growth of 10.5%, 19.7% on a two-year basis; year-to-date comparable store sales of 12.2%, 21.8% on a two-year basis

 

Net Income for the first half of Fiscal 2026 of $6.8 million; adjusted EBITDA* of $19.4 million, an increase of $14.1 million to first half 2025 results

 

SAVANNAH, GA (August 25, 2026) — Citi Trends, Inc. (NASDAQ: CTRN), a leading off-price value retailer of apparel, accessories and home trends primarily for Black families in the United States, today reported results for the second quarter ended August 1, 2026. For purposes of comparison, unless otherwise stated, metrics in this release are compared to the 13-week quarter and 26-week year-to-date period ended August 2, 2025.

 

Chief Executive Officer Comments

 

Ken Seipel, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer said; “CITITRENDS delivered another strong quarter, with comparable store sales increasing 10.5% and 19.7% on a two-year basis, marking our eighth consecutive quarter of comparable store sales growth. Just as importantly, our disciplined execution is translating that sales momentum into significantly improved profitability, with first half net income of $6.8 million and adjusted EBITDA* of $19.4 million -- already exceeding the adjusted EBITDA* we generated for all of fiscal 2025.”

 

Seipel continued; “We remain focused on consistent execution, strong sales flow-through to profit, and disciplined growth. With continued momentum in our merchandise strategy, launch of our new Insiders Club customer relationship management platform, a growing new-store pipeline, and a strong, debt-free balance sheet, we believe CITITRENDS is increasingly well positioned to accelerate profitable growth and create meaningful long-term shareholder value.”

 

CITITRENDS Brand Promise:

 

Styles That See You, Prices That Amaze You and Trends That Tell Your Story

 

Financial Highlights – Second Quarter 2026

 

·Total sales of $211.6 million increased $20.9 million, or 10.9% vs. Q2 2025; comparable store sales increased 10.5% compared to Q2 2025 driven by increases in average basket and transaction count

 

·Gross margin of 40.6% an increase of 60 basis points vs. Q2 2025 due to improved merchandise margin and investments to reduce shrink, slightly offset by higher freight due to increased fuel surcharges

 

·SG&A expense dollars of $82.3 million, $80.4 million as adjusted*, or 38.0% of sales vs. Q2 2025 SG&A expense of $78.9 million, or $77.4 million as adjusted*, or 40.6% of sales

 

·Net loss of $0.9 million or adjusted net income* of $0.4 million vs. net income of $3.8 million in Q2 2025 (which included an $11.0 million gain on the sale of the Savannah office building), or adjusted net loss* of $5.4 million

 

·Adjusted EBITDA* of $5.5 million, an increase of $6.6 million compared to adjusted EBITDA* loss of $1.1 million in Q2 2025

 

·Real Estate: Opened four stores and closed one, ending the period with 594 locations. Remodeled 26 stores, completing 51 remodels for the year

 

·Cash of $55.9 million at quarter-end, with no debt and no borrowings under a $75 million credit facility

 

·Merchandise inventory was $126.4 million at the end of the quarter, an increase of 7.5% vs. Q2 2025

 

 

Financial Highlights – 26 weeks ended August 1, 2026

 

·Total sales of $442.5 million increased $50.0 million, or 12.7% vs. 2025; comparable store sales increased 12.2% compared to 2025, 21.8% on a two-year basis

 

·Net income of $6.8 million, $10.1 million as adjusted*, vs. net income of $4.7 million in 2025, or adjusted net loss* of $3.0 million

 

·Adjusted EBITDA* of $19.4 million compared to $5.3 million in 2025; improvement to last year of $14.1 million driven by higher sales, 50 basis point increase in gross margin rate and 260 basis points of SG&A leverage

 

Fiscal 2026 Outlook

 

The Company is updating its outlook for fiscal 2026 to incorporate second quarter results while maintaining its outlook for the second half of the year. Resulting outlook for fiscal 2026 compared to fiscal 2025 is as follows:

 

·Expecting comparable store sales growth in the range of 9% to 11%, slightly higher than previous outlook of 8% to 10%. Total sales growth is expected to be 10% to 12% for the year, slightly higher than previous outlook of 9% to 11%

 

·Gross margin is expected to expand approximately 50 to 70 basis points, in line with our previous outlook

 

·Adjusted SG&A* is expected to leverage approximately 160 to 180 basis points, higher than previous outlook of 130 to 160 basis points, due to the impact of higher sales on the fixed cost structure and ongoing disciplined expense control

 

·Adjusted EBITDA* is expected to be in the range of $38 million to $42 million, higher than previous outlook of $35 million to $40 million; at the midpoint, adjusted EBITDA margin* is expected to expand by approximately 230 basis points, higher than previous outlook of approximately 200 basis points

 

·New store count for 2026 is expected to be 20 versus the prior estimate of 25. The company also expects to invest in an additional 10 to 15 remodels, above the prior guidance of 50 remodels

 

·Capital expenditures are expected to be in the range of $35 million to $40 million, consistent with previous outlook, with the majority of the spend on new stores and remodels

 

Investor Conference Call and Webcast

 

CITITRENDS will host a conference call today at 9:00 a.m. ET. The live broadcast of CITITRENDS' conference call will be available online at the Company's website, cititrends.com, under the Investor Relations section, beginning today at 9:00 a.m. ET. The online replay will follow shortly after the call and will be available for replay for one year.

 

The live conference call can also be accessed by dialing (877) 407-0779. A replay of the conference call will be available until September 1, 2026, by dialing (844) 512-2921 and entering the passcode,13761505.

 

During the conference call, the Company may discuss and answer questions concerning business and financial developments and trends that have occurred after quarter-end. The Company’s responses to questions, as well as other matters discussed during the call, may contain or constitute information that has not been disclosed previously.

 

*Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 

The historical non-GAAP financial measures discussed herein are reconciled to their corresponding GAAP measures at the end of this press release. The Company is unable to provide a full reconciliation of the forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures under the header “Fiscal 2026 Outlook” without unreasonable effort because it is not possible to predict certain of its adjustment items with a reasonable degree of certainty. This information is dependent upon future events and may be outside of the Company’s control and its unavailability could have a significant impact on its financial results.

 

About CITITRENDS

 

Citi Trends, Inc. is a leading off-price value retailer of apparel, accessories and home trends primarily for Black families in the United States. The CITITRENDS brand promise is clear: styles that see you, prices that amaze you and trends that tell your story. The Company operates 594 stores located in 33 states. For more information, visit cititrends.com or your local store.

 

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

All statements other than historical facts contained in this news release, including statements regarding the Company’s future financial results and position, business policy and plans, objectives and expectations of management for future operations and capital allocation expectations, are forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that are subject to material risks and uncertainties. The words “believe,” “may,” “could,” “plans,” “estimate,” “expects,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “expect,” “upcoming,” “trend,” “guidance,” “outlook” and similar expressions, as they relate to the Company, are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain such language. Statements with respect to earnings, sales or new store guidance, including under the section “Fiscal 2026 Outlook” and our ability to deliver on such financial outlook are forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are subject to the finalization of the Company’s quarter-end financial and accounting procedures, are not guarantees of future performance or results, and are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, some of which cannot be predicted or quantified. Actual results or developments may differ materially from those included in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors which are discussed in our Annual Reports and Quarterly Reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q, respectively, and any amendments thereto, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, uncertainties relating to general economic conditions, including inflation, energy and fuel costs, unemployment levels, and any deterioration whether caused by acts of war, terrorism, political or social unrest (including any resulting store closures, damage or loss of inventory) or other factors; changes in market interest rates and market levels of wages; the imposition of new taxes on imports, new tariffs and changes in existing tariff rates; the imposition of new trade restrictions and changes in existing trade restrictions or trade relationships; impacts of natural disasters such as hurricanes; uncertainty and economic impact of pandemics, epidemics or other public health emergencies; transportation and distribution delays or interruptions; changes in freight rates; the Company’s ability to

 

attract and retain workers; the Company’s ability to negotiate effectively the cost and purchase of merchandise inventory risks due to shifts in market demand and to manage inventory shrinkage; the Company’s ability to gauge fashion trends and changing consumer preferences; consumer confidence and changes in consumer spending patterns; competition within the industry; competition in the Company’s markets; the duration and extent of any economic stimulus programs; changes in product mix; interruptions in suppliers’ businesses; risks related to cybersecurity, data privacy and intellectual property; temporary changes in demand due to weather patterns; seasonality of the Company’s business; the results of pending or threatened litigation; delays and costs associated with building, remodeling, assuming leases, opening and operating new stores; delays and costs associated with building, and opening or expanding new or existing distribution centers; changes in regulator’s requirements or stakeholder’s expectations on environmental, social and sustainability related topics; challenges in effectively managing the use of artificial intelligence; and strategic transactions that could negatively impact our liquidity, increase our expenses, or present significant distractions to management. Any forward-looking statements by the Company, with respect to guidance, the repurchase of shares pursuant to a share repurchase program, or otherwise, are intended to speak only as of the date such statements are made. Except as required by applicable law, including the securities laws of the United States and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Company does not undertake to publicly update any forward-looking statements in this news release or with respect to matters described herein, whether as a result of any new information, future events or otherwise.

 

Contact:

Tom Filandro
ICR, Inc. 

CitiTrendsIR@icrinc.com

 

 

CITI TRENDS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share data)

  

 

   Second Quarter 
   2026   2025   2024 
Net sales  $211,632   $190,750   $176,552 
                
Cost of sales (exclusive of depreciation shown separately below)   (125,743)   (114,477)   (121,624)
Selling, general and administrative expenses   (82,296)   (78,905)   (73,780)
Depreciation   (5,446)   (4,548)   (4,782)
Asset impairment   -    (263)   (1,261)
Gain on insurance   146    -    - 
Gain on sale of building   -    10,960    - 
Income (loss) from operations   (1,707)   3,517    (24,895)
Interest income   541    389    611 
Interest expense   (89)   (88)   (80)
Income (loss) before income taxes   (1,255)   3,818    (24,364)
Income tax expense   324    -    5,951 
Net income (loss)  $(931)  $3,818   $(18,413)
                
Basic net income (loss) per common share  $(0.11)  $0.48   $(2.21)
Diluted net income (loss) per common share  $(0.11)  $0.46   $(2.21)
                
Weighted average number of shares outstanding               
Basic   8,183    8,033    8,337 
Diluted   8,183    8,314    8,337 

  

   Twenty-Six Weeks Ended 
   August 1, 2026   August 2, 2025   August 3, 2024 
Net sales  $442,490   $392,478   $362,841 
                
Cost of sales (exclusive of depreciation shown separately below)   (264,373)   (236,395)   (235,878)
Selling, general and administrative expenses   (162,041)   (153,792)   (147,991)
Depreciation   (10,554)   (8,918)   (9,576)
Asset impairment   -    (327)   (1,261)
Gain on insurance   146    -    - 
Gain on sale of building   -    10,960    - 
Income (loss) from operations   5,668    4,006    (31,865)
Interest income   1,188    847    1,460 
Interest expense   (175)   (164)   (158)
Income (loss) before income taxes   6,681    4,689    (30,563)
Income tax (expense) benefit   142    -    8,724 
Net income (loss)  $6,823   $4,689   $(21,839)
                
Basic net income (loss) per common share  $0.84   $0.58   $(2.63)
Diluted net income (loss) per common share  $0.80   $0.57   $(2.63)
                
Weighted average number of shares outstanding               
Basic   8,155    8,033    8,295 
Diluted   8,477    8,242    8,295 

 

 

CITI TRENDS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (unaudited)

 

   August 1, 2026   August 2, 2025 
Assets:        
Cash and cash equivalents  $55,892   $50,397 
Inventory   126,385    117,566 
Prepaid and other current assets   21,015    21,241 
Property and equipment, net   58,761    50,522 
Operating lease right of use assets   222,781    216,420 
Other noncurrent assets   2,174    1,262 
Total assets  $487,008   $457,408 
           
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity:          
Accounts payable  $106,205   $96,245 
Current operating lease liabilities   44,466    43,344 
Accrued liabilities   27,298    26,457 
Other current liabilities   1,510    1,330 
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities   180,383    174,145 
Other noncurrent liabilities   2,500    2,647 
Total liabilities   362,362    344,168 
           
Total stockholders' equity   124,646    113,240 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity  $487,008   $457,408 

 

 

 

 

RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share data)

 

The Company uses certain financial measures, including adjusted SG&A, adjusted net income (loss), adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted EBITDA margin to understand and evaluate the Company’s current operating performance and to allow for period-to-period comparisons. The Company believes these non-GAAP financial measures provide meaningful supplemental information about our financial results to investors. These non-GAAP measures may not be comparable to similarly titled non-GAAP measures of other companies and should be considered in addition to and not as a substitute for, or superior to, any measure of performance, cash flow or liquidity prepared in accordance with GAAP. These Non-GAAP measures have no standardized meanings and are not defined by GAAP. The Company is providing a reconciliation of each of these non-GAAP financial measures to their most comparable financial measures on a GAAP basis.

 

Beginning in 2026 the Company updated its definition of Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted SG&A to include an addback of equity-based compensation expense. Equity-based compensation is a non-cash expense that the Company does not use to assess core profitability and the Company believes excluding equity-based compensation will improve comparability and provide greater transparency of cash generated from operations. Prior period information presented has been adjusted to reflect this change.

 

During Q1 2026, the Company announced to its associates a workforce model transition program designed to shift the Company from a location-flexible workforce model adopted in 2020 to an office-based workforce model concentrated in Savannah and New York. The program requires relocation of approximately 30 leadership and associate roles in certain support functions. Implementation, beginning in Q2 2026, will result in costs including severance, relocation assistance, and recruiting costs. The program is expected to be completed during Q1 2027, with no further implementation expenses to be incurred after that time frame.

 

 

   Second Quarter 
   August 1, 2026   August 2, 2025 
Reconciliation of Adjusted SG&A          
SG&A  $(82,296)  $(78,905)
Equity based compensation   1,452    1,483 
Shareholder matters⁴   215    (30)
Leadership succession²   130     
Workforce model transition   89     
Severance¹       69 
Adjusted SG&A  $(80,410)  $(77,383)

 

 

   Second Quarter 
   August 1, 2026   August 2, 2025 
Reconciliation of Adjusted Net Income (Loss)          
Net (loss) income  $(931)  $3,818 
Gain on insurance   (146)    
Gain on sale of building       (10,960)
Asset impairment       263 
Equity based compensation   1,452    1,483 
Shareholder matters⁴   215    (30)
Leadership succession²   130     
Workforce model transition   89     
Severance¹       69 
Tax effect   (449)    
Adjusted net income (loss)  $360   $(5,357)

 

 

 

 

   Second Quarter 
   August 1, 2026   August 2, 2025 
Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA          
Net income (loss)  $(931)  $3,818 
Interest income   (541)   (389)
Interest expense   89    88 
Income tax expense   (324)    
Depreciation   5,446    4,548 
Gain on insurance   (146)    
Gain on sale of building       (10,960)
Asset impairment       263 
Equity based compensation   1,452    1,483 
Shareholder matters⁴   215    (30)
Leadership succession²   130     
Workforce model transition   89     
Severance¹       69 
Adjusted EBITDA  $5,479   $(1,110)

 

   Twenty-Six Weeks Ended 
   August 1, 2026   August 2, 2025 
Reconciliation of Adjusted SG&A        
SG&A  $(162,041)  $(153,792)
Equity based compensation   2,755    2,451 
Leadership succession²   266     
Lease termination fee⁵       390 
Workforce model transition   89     
Severance¹       388 
Shareholder matters⁴   215    146 
Cyber incident expenses³       (402)
CEO transition expenses²        
Adjusted SG&A  $(158,716)  $(150,819)

 

   Twenty-Six Weeks Ended 
   August 1, 2026   August 2, 2025 
Reconciliation of Adjusted Net income (loss)          
Net income  $6,823   $4,689 
Gain on sale of building       (10,960)
Gain on insurance   (146)    
Asset impairment       327 
Equity based compensation   2,755    2,451 
Workforce model transition   89     
Leadership succession²   266     
Lease termination fee⁵       390 
Severance¹       388 
Shareholder matters⁴   215    146 
Cyber incident expenses³       (402)
Tax effect   68     
Adjusted net income (loss)  $10,070   $(2,971)

 

 

 

 

   Twenty-Six Weeks Ended 
   August 1, 2026   August 2, 2025 
Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA          
Net income  $6,823   $4,689 
Interest income   (1,188)   (847)
Interest expense   175    164 
Income tax expense   (142)    
Depreciation   10,554    8,918 
Gain on sale of building       (10,960)
Gain on insurance   (146)    
Asset impairment       327 
Equity based compensation   2,755    2,451 
Leadership succession²   266     
Shareholder matters⁴   215    146 
Workforce model transition   89     
Severance¹       388 
Lease termination fee⁵       390 
Cyber incident expenses³       (402)
Adjusted EBITDA  $19,401   $5,264 

 

1 Represents severance and related costs resulting from the CEO transition and subsequent implementation of CEO-led organizational changes.
2 Represents executive search costs incurred related to succession planning for our key leadership roles.
3 Represents costs associated with the cyber disruption of the Company's back office and distribution center IT systems in January 2023.
4 Represents costs related to requests and inquiries from a significant shareholder.
5 Represents a lease termination fee associated with the closure of a store.

 

 

 

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