— Comparable store sales decreased 1.6%.

— Merchandise inventories were $1.20 billion at quarter-end,
down 4.8% year-over-year.
— During the quarter, the company opened 32 new stores, remodeled
or relocated 66 stores and closed 63 stores.
— Cash and cash equivalents totaled $907 million at year-end.
— FL shares were down 1.7% in premarket hours on Friday.
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