The Lulunatics’ much-publicized bottoms misstep that led to Breeze Through leggings being pulled off the market had a minor impact, but an overall lack of newness in women’s apparel hurt Q2 sales, which increased just 7% to $2,371,078,000 from $2,209,165,000 and were flat in the U.S. year-over-year.

Net income was up 18% at the footbed sandal maker for the fiscal third quarter ended June 30, hitting €74,640,000 ($68.8 mm) up from €63,102,000 on 19% higher revenue of €564,758,000 ($520.8 mm) against €473,185,000.

Gap, Inc.’s women’s activewear brand comped down 4% in the second quarter, as sales contracted by 1% to $338 million from $341 million in what GPS expects will be the banner’s last down quarter.

The Hong Kong-based retailer, brand licensor and real estate owner’s net loss narrowed in the first half to a loss of HK$26,681,000 ($3.4 mm) compared to a loss of HK$91,066,000 last year.

The footwear maker’s net income declined 44% in the first half to $165,000 from $297,000, despite sales inching up 5% to $3,232,000 from $3,085,000, as high interest rates and inflationary pressures resulted in shrinking market demand.

The Oboz founder and longtime outdoor industry veteran passed away last week after a multi-year battle with various cancers. He was 77.