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Lulus Reports Second Quarter 2023 Results and Updates Full Year 2023 Guidance
Net Revenue of $106.1 million, down 19% from Second Quarter 2022, up 2.5% from Second Quarter 2021Significant Sequential Improvement in Gross Margin Rate of
About this update from Lulu's Fashion Lounge Holdings, Inc.
[{"type":"text","content":"Net Revenue of $106.1 million, down 19% from Second Quarter 2022, up 2.5% from Second Quarter 2021Significant Sequential Improvement in Gross Margin Rate of 44.7%, up 300bps from First Quarter 2023 CHICO, Calif., Aug. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lulu’s Fashion Lounge Holdings, Inc. (“Lulus” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: LVLU) today reported financial results for the second quarter ended July 2, 2023, and updated its full-year 2023 financial guidance. Crystal Landsem, CEO of Lulus, said: “As previously disclosed in our preliminary release, during the second quarter of 2023, we experienced headwinds related to choppiness in consumer demand, macroeconomic uncertainties and elevated return rates that led to year-over-year net revenue and Adjusted EBITDA declines that missed our expectations. Topline demand fell short of our expectations and return rates increased by more than anticipated, which drove a 19% year-over-year decline in net revenue in the second quarter. Nevertheless, we are pleased with the progress that was made in the quarter with a 300bps sequential Gross Margin rate improvement as a result of higher merchandise margin and improved per order shipping costs driven by the actions we have taken to optimize our shipping network. Our business continued to generate liquidity as evidenced by a $14 million year-over-year increase in quarterly cash provided by operating activities and a $15 million year-over-year increase in quarterly Free Cash Flow. During the second quarter, we paid down our revolving line of credit by $5 million and reduced our Net Debt by approximately $3.1 million. We have also accelerated efforts to adapt to changing consumer behaviors and meet our customer where and how they shop. In early July, as part of our strategy to explore new growth opportunities and strengthen our brand awareness, we signed a short-term lease for a retail location on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles to connect with our customers in-person. We are excited to find new and creative ways to engage and delight our customers, enhance our brand’s reputation and further support our growth.” Second Quarter 2023 Highlights: Net revenue of $106.1 million, a 19% decrease compared to the second quarter of 2022, driven by a 16% decrease in Total Orders Placed, a 1% decrease in Average Order Value (“AOV”), as well as higher markdowns and return r...