Wilsons Leather's accessories sales soar
May '08
Wilsons Leather reported a loss from continuing operations for the 2008 first quarter of $13.4 million, or $0.38 per basic and diluted share. This compares to a loss from continuing operations for the 2007 first quarter of $15.3 million, or $0.39 per basic and diluted share.
The 2008 first quarter loss from discontinued operations was $9.0 million, or $0.22 per basic and diluted share, and includes a charge for future estimated lease obligations of $5.3 million for the discontinued stores. This compares to a loss from discontinued operations for the 2007 first quarter of $5.9 million, or $0.15 per basic and diluted share.
Net loss available to common shareholders for the 2008 first quarter was $23.7 million, or $0.60 per basic and diluted share, and includes a preferred stock dividend of $1.4 million to determine net loss attributable to common shareholders. This compares to a net loss available to common shareholders during the 2007 first quarter of $21.3 million, or $0.54 per basic and diluted share.
The Company saw some improvement in the performance of its go-forward operations during the quarter. Comparable store sales results improved each month during the quarter and were positive during the month of April. First quarter 2008 comparable store sales results for malls were down 27.1%, outlets were down 1.4%, men's was down 21.7%, women's was down 27.1% and accessories were up 7.8%.
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