The active category turned in a mixed bag for KSS’ second quarter as strong growth in athleisure and outdoor products were offset by athletic footwear, which was hamstrung by supply chain issues as it faced tough comps from last year’s spike. While specific sales figures were not available, the total active category underperformed the company due to the footwear softness. Outdoor was a growth driver within the men’s category for the quarter, led by Eddie Bauer and Columbia. More stores will receive national outdoor brands in their assortment this fall, with ... Log in to view full article.