Adjusted EPS was $0.35 for the quarter, with adjusted SG&A up 6% due to employee expenses and advertising investments.
Cash flow from operations was $150 million, down year-over-year due to intentional inventory build; capital expenditures were $72 million, targeting capacity and technology.
Foodservice segment delivered 2% organic volume growth and 7% organic net sales growth, outperforming the industry.
Gross profit was flat year-over-year due to higher input costs offsetting top-line growth.
International business showed 8% volume growth and 6% net sales growth, led by China.
Organic net sales increased 6% year-over-year to $3 billion in Q3, with organic volume up 4%.
Raw material cost inflation was approximately 400 basis points in Q3, driven by pork, beef, and nut markets.
Retail segment volume and net sales grew 5%, supported by Turkey portfolio and other retail pillars.
Return to Profitability and Store Footprint Optimization
Advance Auto Parts achieved a significant milestone by returning to profitability in Q2 2025, supported by store footprint optimization and strategic initiatives.
The company has completed the closure or conversion of 9 distribution centers in the U.S. year-to-date, with a target of 12 closures by year-end.
Management emphasized that store infrastructure upgrades, including HVAC, roofing, and signage, are part of a multiyear plan to improve customer and employee experience.
The store refresh CapEx has increased threefold compared to 2024, with over 1,000 stores upgraded so far, aiming for a better in-store experience.
These operational improvements are designed to reinforce the company's turnaround and long-term growth strategy.
Adjusted earnings per share were $0.35, down from $0.85 last year, including a $0.07 discrete tax benefit.
Brand Portfolio gross margin declined 240 basis points to 40.3%, impacted by tariffs and markdown reserves.
Famous Footwear gross margin decreased 130 basis points to 43.7%, due to deeper promotions and channel mix.
Gross margin contracted by 210 basis points to 43.4%, driven by tariff-related costs, inventory reserves, and promotional activity.
Inventory increased 4.9% year over year to $693 million, with 8.6% growth in Brand Portfolio and 2% in Famous Footwear.
Operating earnings were $16 million, with operating margin at 2.4%.
Second quarter sales declined 3.6% year over year to $658.5 million, with both Brand Portfolio and Famous Footwear segments down but showing sequential improvement.
SG&A expenses increased by $1.4 million to $269.7 million, deleveraging 170 basis points as a percentage of sales.
Strategic Shift Toward B2B and Proprietary Brands Growth
GrowGeneration is actively transforming into a leaner, more profitable, product-driven business with a focus on B2B customers.
Proprietary product sales increased to nearly 32% of total revenue in Q2 2025, up from 21.5% last year, indicating a strategic emphasis on higher-margin private label products.
The company launched its digital B2B platform, GrowGen Pro Portal, which is gaining significant traction among wholesale customers, aiming to migrate more transactions online.
Management highlighted ongoing efforts to close underperforming stores, reducing retail locations to 25 by the end of Q3, to streamline operations and improve profitability.
The focus on proprietary brands and digital transformation reflects a deliberate shift away from traditional retail toward scalable, high-margin B2B channels.
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