Foot Locker Expects Sales, Profit to Fall in Coming Year

Sneaker retailer to close stores and boost pay as new CEO Mary Dillon aims to jump-start growth

Foot Locker says its sales are likely to drop as much as 5.5%. Photo: Scott Olson/Getty Images

Foot Locker Inc. forecast a year of declining sales and a 30% drop in profit as the company closes stores, exits businesses and spends more in areas such as technology and wages.

The sneaker and athletic-wear retailer said the changes are part of a reset year under new Chief Executive Mary Dillon that is expected to yield higher profit and sales starting in 2024.

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