Men’s and kids were reportedly both down in low-single-digits, driven by a low-teens decrease in Apparel. Footwear results in both men’s and kids were said to be up in low-single-digits. The Women’s business was up in mid-single-digits, driven by a mid-teens increase in Footwear offset by weak Apparel results.
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