DULUTH HOLDINGS INC.
For the period ended May 3, 2026. Filed Jun 9, 2026.
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May 3, 2026 · Filed Jun 9, 2026
What changed in Management’s Discussion and Analysis?
Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-Q
Period ended 2025-11-02; filed 2025-12-17.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsCurrent report: 10-Q
Period ended 2026-05-03; filed 2026-06-09.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
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Net sales decreased by 4.0% over the prior year first quarter to $98.6 million;
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Net loss decreased to $10.0 million in fiscal 2026 first quarter compared to the prior year first quarter net loss of $15.3 million; and
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Adjusted EBITDA increased to $2.6 million in fiscal 2026 first quarter compared to the prior year first quarter Adjusted EBITDA of ($3.8) million.
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On February 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling relating to tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act ("IEEPA"). Following the ruling, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection and other federal agencies issued additional guidance and took actions affecting the assessment, collection, refund, and/or protest of certain tariffs. We are evaluating the impact of these developments on previously paid tariffs and related matters, including the potential for refunds or other recovery. At this time, we cannot reasonably estimate the amount or timing of any recovery, if any, or the ultimate impact of these developments on our condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Net Sales
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Gross Profit
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Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
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While we expect these expenses to increase as we continue to increase brand awareness and invest in infrastructure to support our business, we believe these expenses will decrease as a percentage of sales over time. Our shipping and handling expenses typically increase during the second half of the year due to additional surcharges during our peak selling season.
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Net Sales
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The decrease in net sales for the three months ended May 3, 2026 was primarily driven by a decline in direct-to-consumer net sales resulting from declines in web traffic and web conversion due to reduced promotional activity partially offset by higher average order values. The decline in direct-to-consumer net sales was partially offset by an increase in store net sales driven by improved shopper conversion and higher average order values.
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Gross Profit
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Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
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Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
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The impairment charge recorded during the three months ended May 3, 2026 related to the closure of our Salt Lake City fulfillment center and corresponding leasehold improvements, which is discussed in further detail in Note 2 of our Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. The impairment charge recorded during the three months ended May 4, 2025 related to certain software that was no longer utilized in our operations.
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Restructuring Expense
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The restructuring expenses incurred for the three months ended May 3, 2026 related to the closure of our Salt Lake City fulfillment center. Refer to Note 13 of our Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further information on the closure of the fulfillment center.
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Interest Expense
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Interest expense decreased for the three months ended May 3, 2026 due to a lower average balance on our outstanding line of credit.
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The increase in Adjusted EBITDA was primarily due to leverage across our cost of goods sold and operating expenses as discussed above in the “Results of Operations” section.
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In April 2025, we entered into a credit agreement, which was subsequently amended throughout 2025 and provides us with borrowings of up to $100.0 million that are available under an asset-based revolving senior credit facility with a $10.0 million sublimit for the issuance of standby letters of credit. Due to the seasonality of our business, a significant amount of cash from operating activities is generated during the fourth quarter of our fiscal year. During the first three quarters of our fiscal year, we typically are net users of cash in our operating activities through funding received on our line of credit as we acquire inventory in anticipation of our peak selling season, which typically occurs in the fourth quarter of our fiscal year. We also use cash in our investing activities for capital expenditures throughout all four quarters of our fiscal year.
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The decrease in cash used in operating activities for the three months ended May 3, 2026 was primarily due to the increase in gross margin rate, decrease in selling, general and administrative expenses as discussed in further detail above, and decreased trade payables and accrued expenses primarily from improved inventory management.
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The increase in cash used in investing activities was primarily driven by an increase in purchases of property and equipment.
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The decrease in cash provided by financing activities for the three months ended May 3, 2026 was primarily due to lower proceeds from our line of credit as a result of lower use of cash in our operations.
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Previous report
Net sales decreased by 9.6% over the prior year third quarter to $114.9 million, and net sales in the first nine months of fiscal 2025 decreased by 9.4% over the first nine months of the prior year to $349.3 million;
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Net loss of $10.1 million in fiscal 2025 third quarter compared to the prior year third quarter net loss of $28.2 million, and net loss in the first nine months of fiscal 2025 of $24.0 million compared to a net loss in the first nine months of fiscal 2024 of $38.1 million; and
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Adjusted EBITDA increased to ($0.7) million in fiscal 2025 third quarter compared to the prior year third quarter Adjusted EBITDA of ($6.2) million, and Adjusted EBITDA in the first nine months of fiscal 2025 of $7.5 million compared to $6.1 million over the first nine months of fiscal 2024.
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Net sales decreased $12.2 million, or 9.6%, to $114.9 million in the three months ended November 2, 2025 compared to $127.1 million in the three months ended October 27, 2024. The decrease in net sales was primarily driven by declines in web traffic due to reduced promotional activity.
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Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased $11.6 million, or 14.1%, to $70.1 million in the three months ended November 2, 2025 compared to $82.3 million in the three months ended October 27, 2024. Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales decreased to 61.5% in the three months ended November 2, 2025, compared to 64.8% in the three months ended October 27, 2024.
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Net Loss Attributable to Controlling Interest
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Net loss attributable to controlling interest was $10.1 million, in the three months ended November 2, 2025 compared to net loss of $28.2 million in the three months ended October 27, 2024.
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Nine Months Ended November 2, 2025, Compared to Nine Months Ended October 27, 2024
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Net sales decreased $36.1 million, or 9.4%, to $349.3 million in the nine months ended November 2, 2025 compared to $385.4 million in the nine months ended October 27, 2024. The decrease in net sales was primarily driven by decline in web traffic due to reduced promotional activity.
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Gross profit decreased $14.8 million, or 7.3%, to $187.2 million in the nine months ended November 2, 2025 compared to $202.0 million in the nine months ended October 27, 2024. As a percentage of net sales, gross margin increased to 53.6% of net sales in the nine months ended November 2, 2025, compared to 52.4% of net sales in the nine months ended October 27, 2024. The increase in gross margin rate was primarily driven by an increase in average unit retail sales from reduced promotional activity coupled with an improvement in product costs from our direct to factory sourcing initiative.
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Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased $21.7 million, or 9.6%, to $205.1 million in the nine months ended November 2, 2025 compared to $226.9 million in the nine months ended October 27, 2024. Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales decreased to 58.7% in the nine months ended November 2, 2025, compared to 58.9% in the nine months ended October 27, 2024.
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Income Taxes
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Income tax expense was $0.8 million in the nine months ended November 2, 2025, compared to income tax expense of $2.4 million in the nine months ended October 27, 2024. The provision for third quarter of fiscal 2024 and fiscal 2025 reflected a valuation allowance which was established against the net amount of deferred tax assets as well as a pre-tax loss in the previous fiscal year.
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Net Loss Attributable to Controlling Interest
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Net loss attributable to controlling interest was $24.1 million, in the nine months ended November 2, 2025 compared to net loss of $38.1 million in the nine months ended October 27, 2024.
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As a result of the factors discussed above in the “Results of Operations” section, Adjusted EBITDA increased $5.5 million to ($0.7) million in the three months ended November 2, 2025 compared to ($6.2) million in the three months ended October 27, 2024. As a percentage of net sales, Adjusted EBITDA increased to (0.6%) of net sales in the three months November 2, 2025 compared to (4.9%) of net sales in the three months ended October 27, 2024.
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As a result of the factors discussed above in the “Results of Operations” section, Adjusted EBITDA increased $1.4 million to $7.5 million in the nine months ended November 2, 2025 compared to $6.1 million in the nine months ended October 27, 2024. As a percentage of net sales, Adjusted EBITDA increased to 2.1% of net sales in the nine months ended November 2, 2025 compared to 1.6% of net sales in the nine months ended October 27, 2024.
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We expect to spend approximately $17.0 million in fiscal 2025 on capital expenditures, inclusive of software hosting implementation costs, primarily due to investments in two new stores and information technology. Due to the seasonality of our business, the fourth quarter typically has the most significant impact on our amount of cash from operating activities. We also use cash in our investing activities for capital expenditures throughout all four quarters of our fiscal year.
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For the nine months ended November 2, 2025, net cash used in operating activities was $31.1 million, which primarily consisted of cash used in operating assets and liabilities of $30.2 million and a $24.0 million net loss for the nine months ended November 2, 2025 partially offset by depreciation of $19.5 million. The cash used in operating assets and liabilities of $30.2 million was primarily due to a $25.7 million decrease in inventory.
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For the nine months ended October 27, 2024, net cash used in operating activities was $58.1 million, which primarily consisted of cash used in operating assets and liabilities of $49.4 million and a $38.1 million net loss for the nine months ended October 27, 2024 partially offset by depreciation of $24.7 million. The cash used in operating assets and liabilities of $49.4 million was primarily due to a $105.7 million increase in inventory, partially offset by a $53.2 million increase in trade accounts payable.
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For the nine months ended November 2, 2025 and October 27, 2024, net cash used in investing activities was $5.7 million.
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For the nine months ended November 2, 2025, net cash provided by financing activities was $41.6 million compared to net cash provided by financing activities of $41.0 million for nine months ended October 27, 2024.
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Previous wording
The Company’s fiscal year ends on the Sunday nearest to January 31 of the following year. Fiscal 2025 is a 52-week period and ends on February 1, 2026. Fiscal 2024 was a 53-week period and ended on February 2, 2025. The three months of fiscal 2025 and fiscal 2024 represent our 13-week periods ended November 2, 2025 and October 27, 2024, respectively.
Current wording
The Company’s fiscal year ends on the Sunday nearest to January 31 of the following year. Fiscal 2026 is a 52-week period and ends on January 31, 2027. Fiscal 2025 was a 52-week period and ended on February 1, 2026. The three months of fiscal 2026 and fiscal 2025 represent our 13-week periods ended May 3, 2026 and May 4, 2025, respectively.
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This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that are subject to risks and uncertainties. All statements other than statements of historical or current facts included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are forward-looking statements. Forward looking statements refer to our current expectations and projections relating to our financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, strategies, future performance and business. You can identify forward-looking statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. These statements may include words such as “anticipate,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “plan,” “potential,” “intend,” “believe,” “may,” “might,” “will,” “objective,” “should,” “would,” “can have,” “likely,” and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of the timing or nature of future operating or financial performance or other events. For example, all statements we make relating to our estimated and projected earnings, revenue, costs, expenditures, cash flows, growth rates and financial results, our plans and objectives for future operations, growth initiatives, or strategies are forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause performance or actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements, including the risks and uncertainties described under Part I, Item 1A “Risk Factors,” in our 2024 Form 10-K, and other SEC filings, which factors are incorporated by reference herein. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the following: the impact of inflation and measures to control inflation on our results of operations; the prolonged effects of economic uncertainties on store and website traffic; the susceptibility of the price and availability of our merchandise to international trade conditions, including tariffs; changes in U.S. and non-U.S. laws affecting the importation and taxation of goods, including imposition of unilateral tariffs on imported goods; our ability to secure the personal and/or financial information of our customers and employees; disruptions to our distribution network, supply chains and operations; failure to effectively manage inventory levels; our ability to maintain and enhance a strong brand and sub-brand image; adapting to declines in consumer confidence, inflation and decreases in consumer spending; disruptions to our e-commerce platform; our ability to meet customer delivery time expectations; our ability to properly allocate inventory throughout our distribution network to fulfill customer demand; our failure to meet our debt covenant ratios; natural disasters, unusually adverse weather conditions, boycotts, prolonged public health crises, epidemics or pandemics and unanticipated events; generating …
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Current wording
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that are subject to risks and uncertainties. All statements other than statements of historical or current facts included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are forward-looking statements. Forward looking statements refer to our current expectations and projections relating to our financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, strategies, future performance and business. You can identify forward-looking statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. These statements may include words such as “anticipate,” “could,” “design,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “plan,” “potential,” “intend,” “believe,” “may,” “might,” “will,” “objective,” “should,” “would,” “can have,” “likely,” and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of the timing or nature of future operating or financial performance or other events. For example, all statements we make relating to our estimated and projected earnings, revenue, costs, expenditures, cash flows, growth rates and financial results, our plans and objectives for future operations, growth or initiatives, strategies or the expected outcome or impact of pending or threatened litigation are forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those that we expected, including the risks and uncertainties described under Part I, Item 1A “Risk Factors,” in our 2025 Form 10-K, and other SEC filings, which factors are incorporated by reference herein. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the following: the impact of inflation and measures to control inflation on our results of operations; the prolonged effects of economic uncertainties on store and website traffic; disruptions to our distribution network, supply chains and operations; failure to effectively manage inventory levels; our ability to maintain and enhance a strong brand and sub-brand image; adapting to declines in consumer confidence, inflation and decreases in consumer spending; disruptions to our e-commerce platform; our ability to meet customer delivery time expectations; our ability to properly allocate inventory throughout our distribution network to fulfill customer demand; our failure to meet our debt covenant ratios; natural disasters, unusually adverse weather conditions, boycotts, prolonged public health crises, epidemics or pandemics and unanticipated events; generating adequate cash from our existing stores and direct sales to support our growth; the impact of changes in corporate tax regulations and sales tax; identifying and responding to new and changing customer preferences; the success of the locations in which our stores are located; effectively relying on sources for merchandise loca…
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We are a lifestyle brand of men’s and women’s casual wear, workwear and accessories sold primarily through our own omnichannel platform. We offer products nationwide through our website and catalog. In 2010, we initiated our omnichannel platform with the opening of our first store. Since then, we have expanded our retail presence, and as of November 2, 2025, we operated 63 retail stores and three outlet stores.
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We are a lifestyle brand of men’s and women’s workwear, casual wear, outdoor apparel and accessories sold primarily through our own omnichannel platform. We offer products nationwide through our website and direct mail. In 2010, we initiated our omnichannel platform with the opening of our first store. Since then, we have expanded our retail presence, and as of May 3, 2026, we operated 63 retail stores and three outlet stores.
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We offer a comprehensive line of innovative, durable and functional products, such as our Longtail T® shirts, Buck Naked TM underwear, Fire Hose® work pants, and No-Yank® Tank, which reflect our position as the Modern, Self-Reliant American Lifestyle brand. Our brand has a heritage in workwear that transcends tradesmen and appeals to a broad demographic for everyday and on-the-job use.
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We offer a comprehensive line of innovative, durable and functional products, such as our Longtail T® shirts, Buck Naked® underwear, Fire Hose® work pants, and No-Yank® Tank, which reflect our position as the Modern, Self-Reliant American Lifestyle brand. Our brand has a heritage in workwear that transcends tradesmen and appeals to a broad demographic for everyday and on-the-job use.
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From our heritage as a catalog for those working in the building trades, Duluth Trading has become a widely recognized brand and proprietary line of innovative and functional apparel and gear. Over the last decade, we have created strong brand awareness, built a loyal customer base and generated sales momentum. We have done so by sticking to our roots of “there’s gotta be a better way” and through our relentless focus on providing our customers with quality, functional products.
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From our heritage as a catalog for those working in the building trades, Duluth Trading has become a widely recognized brand and proprietary line of innovative and functional apparel and gear. Over the last decade, we have created strong brand awareness, built a loyal customer base and generated sales growth. We have done so by sticking to our roots of “there’s gotta be a better way” and through our relentless focus on providing our customers with quality, functional products.
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See the “Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to EBITDA and EBITDA to Adjusted EBITDA” section for a reconciliation of our net income (loss) to EBITDA and EBITDA to Adjusted EBITDA, both of which are non-U.S. GAAP financial measures. See also the information under the heading “Adjusted EBITDA” in the section “How We Assess the Performance of Our Business” for our definition of Adjusted EBITDA.
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See the “Reconciliation of Net (Loss) Income to EBITDA and EBITDA to Adjusted EBITDA” section for a reconciliation of our net loss to EBITDA and EBITDA to Adjusted EBITDA, both of which are non-U.S. GAAP financial measures. See also the information under the heading “Adjusted EBITDA” in the section “How We Assess the Performance of Our Business” for our definition of Adjusted EBITDA.
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The macroeconomic environment is experiencing inflation, tariff and recessionary concerns and general uncertainty regarding the future economic environment and therefore we cannot predict the ultimate impact of these economic conditions on our operational and financial performance. Given the uncertainty, we cannot reasonably estimate store traffic patterns and the prolonged impact on overall consumer demand. However, we expect that our operations will continue to be impacted by these macroeconomic headwinds, including tariffs, which may increase our merchandise costs, affect merchandise availability, and impact our financial performance.
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The macroeconomic environment is experiencing inflation, including rising transportation costs, and recessionary concerns and general uncertainty regarding the future economic environment and therefore we cannot predict the ultimate impact of these economic conditions on our operational and financial performance. Given the uncertainty, we cannot reasonably estimate store traffic patterns and the prolonged impact on overall consumer demand. However, we expect that our operations will continue to be impacted by these macroeconomic headwinds, which may increase our merchandise costs, affect merchandise availability, and impact our financial performance.
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Net sales reflect our sale of merchandise plus shipping and handling revenue collected from our customers, less returns and discounts. Direct-to-consumer sales are recognized upon shipment of the product and store sales are recognized at the point of sale.
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Net sales reflect our sale of merchandise plus shipping and handling revenue collected from our customers, less returns and discounts. Direct-to-consumer sales are recognized upon shipment to a customer, while store sales are recognized at the point of sale.
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Gross profit is equal to our net sales less cost of goods sold. Gross profit as a percentage of our net sales is referred to as gross margin. Cost of goods sold includes the direct cost of purchased merchandise; inventory shrinkage; inventory adjustments due to obsolescence, including excess and slow-moving inventory and lower of cost and net realizable reserves; inbound freight; and freight from our distribution centers to our retail stores. The primary drivers of the costs of individual goods are raw material costs. Depreciation and amortization are excluded from gross profit. We expect gross profit to increase to the extent that we successfully grow our net sales. Our gross profit may not be comparable to other retailers, as we do not include distribution network and store occupancy expenses in calculating gross profit, but instead we include them in selling, general and administrative expenses.
Current wording
Gross profit is equal to our net sales less cost of goods sold. Gross profit as a percentage of our net sales is referred to as gross margin. Cost of goods sold includes the direct cost of purchased merchandise; inventory shrinkage; inventory adjustments due to obsolescence, including excess and slow-moving inventory and lower of cost and net realizable reserves; inbound freight; and freight from our fulfillment centers to our retail stores. The primary drivers of the costs of individual goods are raw material costs. Depreciation and amortization are excluded from gross profit. Shipping and handling revenue is also reflected in our gross profit and gross profit margin. Our gross profit may not be comparable to other retailers, as we do not include distribution network and store occupancy expenses in calculating gross profit, but instead we include them in selling, general and administrative expenses.
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Selling, general and administrative expenses include all operating costs not included in cost of goods sold. These expenses include all payroll and payroll-related expenses and occupancy expenses related to our stores and to our operations at our headquarters, including utilities, depreciation and amortization and distribution network expenses. They also include marketing expense, which primarily includes digital and television advertising, catalog production, mailing and print advertising costs, as well as all logistics costs associated with shipping product to our customers, consulting and software expenses and professional services fees. Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales is usually higher in lower-volume quarters and lower in higher-volume quarters because a portion of the costs are relatively fixed.
Current wording
Selling, general and administrative expenses include all operating costs not included in cost of goods sold. These expenses include all payroll and payroll-related expenses and occupancy expenses related to our stores and to our operations at our headquarters, including utilities, depreciation and amortization. They also include marketing expense, which primarily includes television, digital and social media advertising, print production, mailing and print advertising costs, as well as all logistics costs associated with shipping product to our customers, consulting and software expenses and professional services fees. Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales is usually higher in lower-volume quarters and lower in higher-volume quarters because a portion of the costs are relatively fixed.
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We believe Adjusted EBITDA is a useful measure of operating performance, as it provides a clearer picture of operating results by excluding the effects of financing and investing activities by eliminating the effects of interest and depreciation costs and eliminating expenses that are not reflective of underlying business performance. We use Adjusted EBITDA to facilitate a comparison of our operating performance on a consistent basis from period-to-period and to provide for a more complete understanding of factors and trends affecting our business.
Current wording
We believe Adjusted EBITDA is a useful measure of operating performance, as it provides a clearer picture of operating results by excluding the effects of financing and investing activities by eliminating the effects of interest, taxes, and depreciation and amortization costs and eliminating expenses that are not reflective of underlying business performance. We use Adjusted EBITDA to facilitate a comparison of our operating performance on a consistent basis from period-to-period and to provide for a more complete understanding of factors and trends affecting our business.
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We define Adjusted EBITDA as consolidated net income before depreciation and amortization, interest expense and provision for income taxes adjusted for the impact of certain items, including non-cash, restructuring expenses and other items we do not consider representative of our ongoing operating performance. We believe Adjusted EBITDA is less susceptible to variances in actual performance resulting from depreciation, amortization and other items. We also use Adjusted EBITDA as one of the key financial metrics in determining bonus compensation for our employees. This non-GAAP measure may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies.
Current wording
We define Adjusted EBITDA as consolidated net (loss) income before depreciation and amortization, and interest expense, including non-cash and other items we do not consider representative of our ongoing operating performance. We believe Adjusted EBITDA is less susceptible to variances in actual performance resulting from depreciation, amortization and other items. This non-GAAP measure may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies.
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Gross profit decreased $4.6 million, or 6.9%, to $61.8 million in the three months ended November 2, 2025 compared to $66.4 million in the three months ended October 27, 2024. The decrease in gross profit was partially driven by the $3 million impact of tariffs. As a percentage of net sales, gross margin increased to 53.8% in the three months ended November 2, 2025, compared to 52.3% of net sales in the three months ended October 27, 2024. The increase in gross margin rate was primarily driven by an increase in average unit retail sales from reduced promotional activity coupled with an improvement in product costs from our direct to factory sourcing initiative.
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The increase in gross profit and gross margin rate for the three months ended May 3, 2026 was primarily driven by an increase in average unit retail sales from reduced promotional activity coupled with an improvement in product costs from our direct to factory sourcing initiative.
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The decrease in selling, general and administrative expense as a percentage of net sales was mainly driven by leverage on outbound shipping costs due to higher average order values coupled with a reduction in personnel and depreciation expenses.
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The decrease in selling, general and administrative expense and as a percentage of net sales for the three months ended May 3, 2026 was mainly driven by leverage on outbound shipping costs due to higher average order values coupled with a reduction in personnel and marketing related expenses.
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Income tax expense was $0.0 million in the three months ended November 2, 2025, compared to income tax expense of $4.9 million in the three months ended October 27, 2024. The change was primarily driven by the valuation allowance established in the third quarter of 2024.
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The decrease was primarily driven by the additional valuation allowance established in the first quarter of 2025.
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Our business relies on cash from operating activities and a credit facility as our primary sources of liquidity. Our primary cash needs have been for inventory, marketing and advertising, payroll, store leases, and capital expenditures associated with infrastructure and information technology. The most significant components of our working capital are cash, inventory, accounts payable and other current liabilities. At November 2, 2025, our net working capital was $51.1 million, including $8.2 million of cash and cash equivalents.
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Our business relies on cash from operating activities and a credit facility as our primary sources of liquidity. Our primary cash needs have been for inventory, marketing and advertising, payroll, store leases, and capital expenditures associated with infrastructure and information technology. The most significant components of our working capital are cash, inventory, accounts payable and other current liabilities. At May 3, 2026, our net working capital was $62.3 million, including $6.1 million of cash and cash equivalents.
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Previous report — wording carried elsewhere
The decrease in selling, general and administrative expense as a percentage of net sales was mainly driven by leverage on outbound shipping costs due to higher average order values coupled with a reduction in personnel and depreciation expenses.