Fossil Group's Q2 2020 net sales decreased by 48% due to COVID-19 related store closures, but e-commerce sales increased significantly. The company reduced operating expenses and maintained a strong cash position. They are not providing full year guidance due to macro uncertainties.
Worldwide net sales decreased 48% to $259 million due to COVID-19 impacts.
E-commerce sales from owned websites increased 138% and third-party marketplaces increased 20%.
Gross margin increased 140 basis points to 54.3% due to e-commerce mix and reduced licensor royalty costs.
Operating expenses decreased by $86 million, or 33%, due to NWF 2.0 program and cost reduction efforts.
The Company anticipates that third quarter worldwide net sales will decline in the range of 35% to 45%, reflecting continued contraction in retail and wholesale, partly offset by ongoing strength in e-commerce channels.
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