Limited Brands posts July, 2Q comps decrease

COLUMBUS, Ohio Limited Brands reported net sales of $601.3 million for the four weeks ended Aug. 2, a 6.7% decrease from last year's $644.5 million. Comparable-store sales decreased 5%.

The company reported a comparable-store sales decrease of 7% for the 13 weeks ended Aug. 2. Net sales were $2.284 billion, compared to $2.624 billion last year.