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Signet Jewelers reported sales of $1.51 billion for the first quarter of Fiscal 2025, that ended 4th<\/sup> May 2024, marking a 9.4% decline from $1.67 billion in Q1 Fiscal 2024. Despite a challenging start to the year, Signet’s performance improved significantly towards the end of the quarter, bolstered by customer engagement and new product offerings.<\/p>\n

The same store sales (SSS) also saw a decrease of 8.9% compared to the same period last year. Operating income dropped to $49.8 million, down from $101.7 million in the previous year. Adjusted operating income also fell to $57.8 million from $106.5 million.<\/p>\n

Signet experienced a 400 basis points increase in North America engagement unit sales, excluding digital banners. The company noted a strong response to new product offerings and loyalty programmes, which improved comparable sales for fashion jewellery since February.<\/p>\n

Virginia Drosos, Signet\u2019s Chief Executive Officer, said, \u201cOur results reflect notable acceleration from a sluggish February to the top half of expectations, with an even stronger May. Customers continue to respond well to our new product offerings and loyalty program, reflected in a meaningful improvement in comparable sales for fashion since February. We expect continued momentum in the second quarter, leading to a positive same store sales inflection in the second half of Fiscal 25.\u201d<\/p>\n

In North America, total sales were $1.4 billion, a 9.0% decline from the previous year, with a 9.2% decrease in same store sales. The decrease was attributed to a lower number of transactions and a slight drop in average transaction value.<\/p>\n

Sales in the international segment fell by 17% to $77.2 million, reflecting a 3.2% decline in same store sales and the impact of selling prestige watch locations.<\/p>\n

Despite the initial downturn, Signet reaffirmed its increased full-year outlook announced in April. The company anticipates continued momentum in the second quarter, projecting total sales between $1.46 billion and $1.52 billion, with same store sales expected to range from -6% to -2%.<\/p>\n

For the full fiscal year 2025, Signet forecasts total sales of $6.66 billion to $7.02 billion, with same store sales expected to vary from a decline of 4.5% to an increase of 0.5%. The company also expects operating income between $590 million and $675 million and adjusted EBITDA from $780 million to $865 million.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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