About the Company
Foot Locker, Inc. (NYSE: FL) is the world's leading retailer of athletic footwear and apparel. Headquartered in New York City, operating approximately 3,800 athletic retail stores in 21 countries in North America, Europe and Australia under the brand names Foot Locker, Footaction, Lady Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker and Champs Sports.
Additionally, the Company's Footlocker.com/Eastbay business operates a direct-to-customers business offering athletic footwear, apparel and equipment through its Internet and catalog channels.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
(Millions, except per share amounts)
| 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | |
| Sales | $4,509 | $4,779 | $5,355 | $5,653 | $5,750 | $5,437 |
| Income from continuing operations | $162 | $209 | $255 | $263 | $247 | $49 |
| Diluted EPS from continuing operations | $1.10 | $1.40 | $1.64 | $1.67 | $1.58 | $.32 |
| Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investment position, net of debt | $ -- | $113 | $127 | $261 | $236 | $272 |
| Athletic stores sales per average gross square foot (dollars) | $316 | $335 | $345 | $361 | $365 | $352 |