North American comps at the U.K.-based parent of Finish Line, DTLR Villa, Shoe Palace, and Hibbett Sports were down 2.3% in the second quarter ended July 31, but improved sequentially, helped by several key product launches that were deferred from Q1. Total organic sales increased by 4.8% to £1,116 million ($1,488 million), driven by fast-growing apparel revenues and a significantly improved e-commerce performance, aided by a larger online assortment. The JD and DTLR banners outperformed, but the remaining Finish Line stores were more promotional to keep up in the competitive marketplace. ... Log in to view full article.