Q1 2019 Trans World Entertainment Corp Earnings Call Transcript

May 30, 2019 / 02:00PM GMT
Operator

Good day, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the Trans World Entertainment First Quarter 2019 Results Conference Call. (Operator Instructions)

At this time, it is my pleasure to turn the floor over to your host for today, Mr. Michael Feurer. Sir, the floor is yours.

Michael Feurer - Trans World Entertainment Corporation - CEO & Director

Thank you, Jess. Good morning. Thank you for joining us as we discuss our first quarter results. On the call with me today is Ed Sapienza, our Chief Financial Officer.

For the fye segment, comparable store sales were flat compared to the first quarter of last year, driven by a 7.3% positive increase in our lifestyle categories. Our customers continue to respond positively to our exclusive, unique and engaging merchandise point of view.

In the etailz segment, we saw the benefits of the performance improvement initiatives begun in the fourth quarter of 2018, highlighted by improved gross margins, lower SG&A expenses, improved supply chain efficiency and operating process improvements. As a

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