Core Insights - The company achieved a 2.5% sales growth in Q4 despite a 1.6% decline in comparable sales, driven by strong holiday sales and strategic pricing adjustments that mitigated disruptions from January winter storms [1] Sales Performance - The company successfully raised average unit retails (AUR) by 10% in Q4 through promotional optimization and a shift towards 'better/best' assortments, which expanded gross margin by 140 basis points [1] - The full-year gross margin reached 34.8%, aided by sourcing diversification and inventory pull-forward strategies that mitigated mid-year tariff impacts [1] Market Share and Customer Base - The company expanded its market share by attracting higher-income consumers, with a 10% increase in customers from households earning over $100,000 annually [1] Inventory and Technology - Improved store in-stock levels by 500 basis points through the rollout of RFID technology, which now covers approximately 25% of annual sales volume [1] E-commerce Growth - The e-commerce business experienced a 13.6% growth, driven by the implementation of AI-enhanced search, data enrichment, and the launch of the 'Scout' agentic AI shopping assistant [1]