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Warm weather impedes sales at Burlington Stores
Burlington Stores says a big decline in cold weather apparel led same-store sales to be mostly flat over the holiday season.
Tom Kingsbury, president and CEO at Burlington Stores, said: “While we are pleased with the strong response to our gift assortments especially in fragrances, bath and body and home, these increases have been offset by headwinds affecting our cold weather assortments, especially in coats and outerwear. Accordingly, we now expect comparable store sales to be approximately flat for the fourth quarter.”
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Boot Barn backtracks on Q3 expectations
Warm weather, as well as layoffs in the oil and gas industry hindered sales Boot Barn during the holiday quarter.
Boot Barn announced preliminary results for the third quarter ended Dec. 26 as follows:
• Preliminary net sales increased 49% to approximately $194 million;
• Opened 5 new stores and completed the rebranding of 19 Sheplers stores;

