Foot Locker's sales recovery continues, but consumer pressures hurt outlook

Shares of Foot Locker Inc. were falling toward an 18-month low in early Wednesday trading, after the athletic-footwear retailer continued to see improving sales and profitability, but also provided downbeat guidance given uncertainties over how economic uncertainties will impact consumer spending.Comparable sales, or sales of stores open for more than a year, increased for a third straight quarter, following efforts to boost in-store experiences, and are expected to see another full year of growth. ...