14 Quotes by Floyd Hall

While the precise outcome of the legal process remains to be seen, Kmart believes that, in light of Hechinger's filing, it is appropriate to take the charge at this time. Considering current market conditions, we anticipate that Kmart will be able to convert or sub-lease most, if not all, of these properties within a reasonable period after they are returned.

We will be able to decrease the number of cartons we process in our distribution centers, reduce our capital expenditure needs and cut our inventory by about $150 million.

Sales increases in our pharmacy, home fashions, health and beauty care, consumables and apparel areas, together with a substantial lift in gross margin rate, enabled Kmart to more than triple earnings per share in the quarter before the non-recurring charge.

Despite the soft overall March performance, we saw gains in selected areas such as home related products and apparel which were affected by favorable weather and improved merchandise offerings.

Strong performance over the final weeks of the holidays helped Kmart's sales for December meet expectations. Categories showing particular strength included home-related items in areas such as appliances, decor, fashions and electronics, as well as do-it-yourself, consumables, stationery, prescription drugs, and seasonal items.