Fourth quarter net sales were up 2.8 percent to $1.79 billion while comparable store sales declined 3.6 percent for the period.

Fourth quarter and fiscal year 2023 included 14 and 53 weeks respectively, compared to 13-week and 52-week periods in fourth quarter and fiscal 2022. Comparable store sales presumably compare 13-week and 52-week periods year-over-year.

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