E-commerce written sales grew 12.3%, supported by a refined direct mail strategy that targeted 750,000 new customers with specific pricing and design capabilities.Inventory levels were intentionally increased by $12.7 million to $96.2 million to front-run potential tariff implementations and ensure immediate product availability.Management attributed a late-quarter written sales deceleration to the 45-day government shutdown, which created consumer uncertainty despite strong post-Thanksgiving momentum.Avera ...