Net income was up 5% to $17,286,000 from $16,526,000 on net sales growth of 7% to $300,365,000 from $281,184,000 for the first quarter ended May 4 on an improving Shoe Carnival banner along with growth at Shoe Station and contributions from Rogan’s, acquired in mid-Feb. Comps were down 3.4%, showing sequential improvement through the quarter on sandals and athletic as the company launched a sandal marketing campaign about one month in. Adult athletic comped up in the low singles, with women’s up mid-singles led by court and basketball while men’s declined ... Log in to view full article.