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Throughout June, our Laced with Pride ERG held a variety of events and initiatives in celebration of Pride Month centered around this year’s theme “Power in Pride,” honoring the ability to live authentically and reflecting the uniqueness of the LGBTQ+ community.    From donating $10,000 to support The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for young people, to curating materials to educate, inspire, and promote inclusivity in the workplace for all individuals, Laced with Pride created an impactful experience for everyone.      Thank you to Laced with Pride and all team members who contributed and participated in this year's Pride Month events! #PrideMonth #TheHeartofSneakers 

We’re so excited to share that last month, WSS / Eurostar, Inc. Senior Vice President and General Manager Blanca Gonzalez was featured on the cover of La Prensa de Los Angeles! The article highlights Blanca’s professional journey and her commitment to empowering the Latino community. This incredible recognition is a testament to Blanca’s visionary leadership and the innovative strides we continue to make as a company. Join us in celebrating Blanca for this amazing honor! #TheHeartOfSneakers #ShopWSS Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gNCT7uCJ

Creating opportunities that leave a lasting impact is profoundly fulfilling. Last week, the Foot Locker Foundation, Inc. and Foot Locker LEED initiative proudly hosted our 23rd annual "On Our Feet" gala, dedicated to "building pathways to possibility."   We understand the financial challenges of pursuing higher education and Foot Locker Foundation, Inc. is committed to easing these pressures. Through our community of business and brand partners, we raised funds for deserving students preparing to embark on the next phase of their educational journey. These funds support our Foot Locker Scholar Athlete and Associate Scholar programs, as well as the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), a pillar in the Black community which promotes college readiness, enrollment, and persistence to graduation among African American students. Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of our business and brand partners, we raised over $1 million for these students who excel on the court, in our stores, and within their communities. Congratulations to the entire team for your incredible efforts in giving back to an important cause! Together, we are making a tangible difference in the lives of these remarkable students.

We’re thrilled to share here what we shared on last week’s Q1 earnings call: Our Lace Up Plan is working, as we saw a solid start to the year in our first quarter, with better than anticipated non-GAAP EPS and comparable sales and gross margin performance in line with our expectations.  We are also on track to achieve our full-year non-GAAP EPS outlook of $1.50-$1.70.  Through our Lace Up Plan, we’re positioning Foot Locker to be THE global destination for “all things sneakers” and on the path towards driving sustainable growth and shareholder value creation.  We want to thank the entire Foot Locker team, and particularly our global Striper community, for their passion and commitment to working with excellence every day across our stores, online, and in our distribution centers! https://lnkd.in/gKTpT5ns

Throughout the month of May, our Asian Resource Coalition (ARC) held a series of events to celebrate Asian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, focusing on fostering connection and learning for team members. From an engaging panel discussion on female and Asian leadership, showcasing how female leaders are driving innovation while leading global companies, to networking opportunities with Foot Locker’s leadership team and a live cooking demonstration, these events were memorable and impactful.     Thank you to ARC and all team members who contributed, participated, and attended this year's Asian & Pacific Islander Heritage events. #APIMonth #TheHeartofSneakers. 

The Future of Foot Locker has officially touched down in Paris! We are incredibly excited to bring this reinvented retail experience to Paris, a city known for its position as an industry leader in innovation and fashion. Driven by deep consumer insights, our new store concept delivers an elevated shopping experience with unrivaled customer service for all. As we chart our path for the next 50 years, our stores will remain the heart of sneaker culture, reflecting our unwavering commitment to customer-centricity and the sneaker community. Stop by and visit us soon! And stay tuned for more openings as we continue to scale globally #FootLockerinParis #FLisTheHeartofSneakers

The Foot Locker Foundation is proud to continue our partnership with Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) to empower youth through engaging programs that pave the way for brighter futures. We are excited to announce that applications for the fourth round of funding for the Foot Locker Foundation Community Empowerment Program are now open through September 30. If you are a community nonprofit serving youth in one of our 13 selected cities, we invite you to apply for grants of up to $100,000 and become part of our growing community of dynamic organizations. Learn more about the program and how to apply here: https://lnkd.in/erWeB7SR

We’re excited to welcome this year’s Community Empowerment Grant winners to the Foot Locker Family! This multi-city grant program, funded through the Foot Locker Foundation in partnership with Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), is part of our Leading Education and Economic Development (LEED) initiative. For the full list of grant winners, please click the link in our bio! Our Stripers will connect with the winning organizations for opportunities to help with events like festivals, community clean-ups, career workshops, and much more. If you’re interested in receiving the Foot Locker Community Empowerment Grant for your organization, register on the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Community Empowerment Program page to be notified when applications open for the next round of funding.

Today marks a pivotal moment for Foot Locker, Inc. as we proudly unveil our reinvented store concept, underscoring our commitment to delivering a modernized omni-channel experience for sneaker enthusiasts. As customers enter our new retail expression, they will be immediately immersed in sneaker culture and met with elevated brand storytelling moments to encourage discovery. The format boasts bold design features, expanded product assortments, a dedicated “Sneaker Hub” with lacing customization, a communal try-on area fostering connectivity, and so much more. Driven by deep consumer insights, we’re immensely proud to deliver an elevated shopping experience with unrivaled customer service. Our iconic "Stripers" will now be equipped with technological capabilities and interactive spaces, enabling them to share their profound passion and sneaker expertise to enhance the overall customer journey. The new concept also represents a significant milestone in our Lace Up Plan as we “Power Up the Portfolio'' and open new formats to propel growth. As we chart our path for the next 50 years, our stores will remain the heart of sneaker culture, reflecting our unwavering commitment to customer-centricity and the sneaker community. Thank you to our team for your tireless dedication in bringing this to life, and to Gabrielle Fonrouge at CNBC and many others for sharing the exciting news!

Thrilled to announce that today marks a monumental milestone for Foot Locker EMEA as we officially relocated to our new EMEA head office in the heart of Utrecht! Located in this vibrant urban hub, our new space promises to ignite creativity, foster collaboration, and help us unleash the inner sneakerhead in everyone. Here's to a future filled with innovation, inspiration, and endless possibilities. So, let's lace up and step into this exciting new chapter together! #NewOffice #FootLocker #Utrecht #HeartofSneakers #Innovation #Collaboration #CreativeValley