
Financial Performance - Net sales for the twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 2024, were $362,841,000, compared to $353,242,000 for the same period in 2023, representing an increase of about 2.3%[8] - The net loss for the thirteen weeks ended August 3, 2024, was $21,839,000, compared to a net loss of $11,667,000 for the same period in 2023, indicating a worsening of approximately 87.1%[9] - Basic net loss per common share for the thirteen weeks ended August 3, 2024, was $(2.63), compared to $(1.42) for the same period in 2023, reflecting a significant increase in losses per share[8] - The company reported a loss from operations of $31,865,000 for the twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 2024, compared to a loss of $17,382,000 for the same period in 2023, indicating a deterioration of approximately 83.5%[8] - The net loss for the second quarter of 2024 was $18.4 million, compared to a net loss of $6.6 million in the same period of 2023[21] - The company reported an asset impairment of $1,261,000 for the twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 2024, compared to no impairment in the same period of 2023[8] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets decreased from $518,721,000 as of February 3, 2024, to $506,731,000 as of August 3, 2024, a decline of approximately 2.3%[5] - Total current liabilities increased from $169,904,000 as of February 3, 2024, to $185,483,000 as of August 3, 2024, an increase of approximately 9.1%[5] - Total current assets decreased from $225,099 thousand as of February 3, 2024, to $215,116 thousand as of August 3, 2024[5] - Total liabilities increased from $361,015 thousand as of February 3, 2024, to $370,141 thousand as of August 3, 2024[5] - Total stockholders' equity decreased from $157,706,000 as of February 3, 2024, to $136,590,000 as of August 3, 2024, a decline of approximately 13.4%[6] Cash Flow and Liquidity - Cash and cash equivalents decreased from $79,706,000 at the beginning of the period to $59,302,000 at the end, a decline of about 25.6%[9] - Total cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were $59,302,000, down from $65,820,000 at the end of July 29, 2023, indicating a decrease in liquidity[9] - Cash used in operating activities for the twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 2024, was $(13,996,000), a decrease from $(29,961,000) in the same period of 2023, showing improved cash flow management[9] Inventory and Operating Costs - Inventory increased from $130,432,000 as of February 3, 2024, to $134,996,000 as of August 3, 2024, an increase of approximately 3.6%[5] - Operating lease liabilities increased from $45,842,000 to $49,071,000, reflecting a rise of about 4.9%[5] - Operating lease costs for the weeks ended July 29, 2023, totaled $18,921 thousand, while for the weeks ended August 3, 2024, they were $18,322 thousand, indicating a decrease[31] - Total lease costs for the first half of 2024 amounted to $37.047 million, compared to $37.965 million for the first half of 2023[31] Shareholder Information - The weighted average number of common shares outstanding (basic) for the second quarter of 2024 was 8,336,629, compared to 8,224,762 for the same period in 2023[17] - The weighted average number of basic shares outstanding increased to 8,295,000 for the twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 2024, from 8,203,000 in the same period of 2023[8] - The weighted average number of common shares outstanding (diluted) increased to 8,294,593 as of August 3, 2024, from 8,203,497 in the previous year[18] - There were no stock repurchases in the first half of 2024 or 2023, with $50 million remaining available under the stock repurchase authorization[27] Store Operations - As of August 3, 2024, the company operated 597 stores across 33 states[13] - The company’s retail operations represent a single operating segment, with similar products and processes across its stores[28] Tax and Deferred Assets - The company had approximately $13.7 million in net deferred tax assets as of August 3, 2024[23] - As of August 3, 2024, the company had approximately $13.7 million in net deferred tax assets (DTA), with $9.7 million related to net operating loss (NOL) carryforwards[23][24] Accounting and Reporting - The company is currently evaluating the impact of new accounting standards issued by the FASB regarding segment reporting and income tax disclosures[36][37]